An article on how to stop a horse from diving toward the center of the arena when riding on the rail. There are training techniques to combat this as well as behavioral tactics, such as establishing leadership, you can take with your horse to encourage him to make choices that will work well for both of you.
How do you correct a counter-bend in a horse going around in the arena? Read this article for some suggestions on things you can do to help your horse bend correctly, carry you in better balance and become supple.
Horses are magnificent and majestic animals. Who isn’t awed when they see a horse running freely in pasture, neck arched, tail held high and an elevated step that makes her look as if she is floating effortlessly across the ground? When we ride our horses our goal is to capture that beauty, that effortless floating [...]
We make mistakes when we work with our horses. I’ve had my fair share. Fortunately the horse is a forgiving creature and hopefully we learn from our mistakes. Discover my initial mistake with Tessla, a beautiful 3 y.o. Friesian filly and our first four rides together.
Training a horse, whether it’s working with an un-started 2 year old or teaching an advanced movement, always involves a system of pressure and release. From the day we first start working with our horse, we want to teach him to “move away from pressure”. When he moves “away” from pressure, his reward is release [...]
