Ideally, when you’re horse training, you want each cue to work every time 100% of the time. But what about when it doesn’t? Often, correct responses to certain horse training cues aren’t reinforced sufficiently. Or we get a little bit lazy with the cues. Maybe we just don’t correct our horses when they don’t get … Read more
Afraid of demanding too much from your horse? In the past, I’ve been nervous to ask too much from horse. I thought that I was being “mean” or that the horse would stop liking me. I had this idea in my head of me riding my horse bareback and bridle-less. We would have this amazing … Read more
Having trouble catching your horse from the field? Whether it’s your horse, a horse you’re part-boarding or leasing, or the horse you ride at your weekly lessons, catching a horse in the field is usually part of the job before you ride. As a beginner rider, knowing how to catch a difficult horse can be vital. Part … Read more
Have you ever had trouble trying to move a horse forward under saddle? Example You’re riding a school horse around the arena at a trot on the right lead. Every time you pass a corner, you put on the correct canter aids. Your outside leg comes back behind the girth. Your inside leg stays at the … Read more
When I think about how to slow down a horse, I think about two horses in particular: a white horse that I rode at horse camp one year and an Arabian bay gelding that I leased. I talk more about how to slow down a fast horse (and speed up a slower horse) as well … Read more
People who own a horse know that it’s more than just a pet. A horse is a companion. They make you feel special when you spend time together. But if you want your horse to communicate with you effectively, then you need to train them properly. Training helps you build a relationship with your horse. … Read more
Typically, horse training starts at an early age. Most people believe that when a horse becomes older, training becomes too difficult. But if you ask me, that’s a myth! You shouldn’t believe it. A horse can be trained at any age. So let’s talk about training an older horse! Whether it is a newborn horse … Read more
You might think that the first steps to training a horse will depend on what type of training style you want to employ. When you search “how to train a horse” on Google you’ll find lots of buzz words and quick approaches. You might have heard the term “natural horsemanship” for instance. There’s also training … Read more
Hey guys and gals! I’m back again with Equine Angel. I just had to let her share this incredibly heart-wrenching story about her and her horse, Fury. It’s an important lesson on aggressive horse behavior. Equine Angel mentioned him in the post on natural horsemanship and liberty training, which you should definitely read afterwards, especially … Read more
This post is a little bit different from my usual articles because I’m here with Equine Angel. So get ready to cowgirl up, and learn about natural horsemanship 🙂 Some of you may know her through Google Plus or from her Leading to Liberty horse blog. She wanted to contribute some of her experience and … Read more
