There is a lot of information out there about "sacking out" a horse. This can be misleading. Its not about just scaring the shit out of horse until he doesn't react anymore. Read to find out how to make a lasting transformation with the commonly misunderstood exercise.

Learn how to apply basic training methods to teach your horse to respond to a cue from reins placed on their neck rather than direct rein contact with the bit

Spread the love In horse training we talk a lot about horses’ need for consistency. However, their need for consistency is too often mistaken for a need for repetition. There is a fundamental difference between the two. Repetition is doing to same exercise(s) over and over in the hopes of perfecting every tiny detail […]

Do you have a horse that refuses to stand still at the mounting block? We've all been there trust me! This blog covers what to do to fix it, even if your horse is very badly behaved. Take this tips and modify them to fit the level you need to fix your horses mounting block issue

Lunging is an excellent way to train and exercise your horse. With the right technique and equipment, you can teach your horse to lunge safely and effectively.

These cute and clever button projects will give you some fantastic inspiration with regards to putting your collection to good use in…

Your horse moves off because he anticipates what you’ll want him to do next. He knows that when you land in the saddle, work is about to start. So he moves off, ready to ride…but…you…

Horses are extremely intelligent animals and are able to learn new skills and tricks fairly easily. This means that teaching your horse some cool and…

Groundwork is an essential tool every equestrian should utilize. It is the gateway to strengthening your relationship with your horse as well as establishing yourself as the authority figure.

As a beginner, there are few basic groundwork exercises that you should consistently work on until you have mastered them with your horse. I've also made a FREE printable .PDF Training Log!

Horses are beautiful and majestic creatures, but they're also big, powerful, and vying for the authority in any relationship. If you're new around horses or have just gotten your first horse, it's important to recognize when your horse is being disrespectful and questioning your leadership.

Teaching your horse to move off your leg is an essential part of riding and should be one of the first things you work on in the saddle. Whether you show your horse or like to trail ride, it's something that you'll use to prepare for lope departures, lead changes, and successful spins.

Bending your horse correctly will not only get you good marks in a dressage test, but it is crucial for your horse's progression.

Discover activities and fun things to do with your horse that you'll both love! Have you ever wondered how you can have fun with your…

Groundwork is an essential tool every equestrian should utilize. It is the gateway to strengthening your relationship with your horse as well as establishing yourself as the authority figure.

Learn why spending time on a patience pole can improve your relationship with your horse and make your time in the saddle more successful.

Sometimes riding just isn’t an option. Perhaps you or the horse are recovering from surgery or an injury. Maybe you […]

At the end I'll talk about the "young horse training plan" I put together for Rudy and some important notes when building training plans that I've learnt for young horses from Rudy.

5 Tips for control your horse's speed and pace at any gait

Get the best actionable methods and tips for learning how to train a horse to respect you. It all starts with the most important point to remember....

A horse which has little or no manners when being handled on the ground can be problematic and present challenges. Depending on what bad ground…

At the end I'll talk about the "young horse training plan" I put together for Rudy and some important notes when building training plans that I've learnt for young horses from Rudy.

Horse training is an important process to establish a harmonious relationship and trust between the horse and its rider or handler.Through training, horses learn to respond to commands...

Have you ever dreamed of the freedom that must come with riding your horse with absolutely no tack? You wonder what it must feel like to be in such unison with your horse that you don't need a bridle or reins. Riding tackless is a great way to improve your riding as well as your horse's training.

Horses are amazing communicators, we must learn to read their sometimes subtle indications, so let’s learn signs that a horse trusts you.

Guest post by Nicky from Horses & Foals. My first experience with horses was a very long time ago. I was 5 years old when my dad took me with him on a short ride. However,…

Do you want to establish a deeper connection between you and your horse? Then try out these six ways to strengthen your bond with your horse.

If you've ever wondered whether or not your horse actually shows affection, you'll be happy to learn that they most certainly do. However, recognizing the affection can be difficult if you're not familiar with the signs to look for. I put together this guide to help!

There's no doubt that owning a horse can be expensive. The average annual expenses can easily add up to over $4,000. It's a big financial commitment to consider before having a living animal depending on you for care.

Horses are extremely intelligent animals and are able to learn new skills and tricks fairly easily. This means that teaching your horse some cool and…

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Horses are amazing communicators, we must learn to read their sometimes subtle indications, so let’s learn signs that a horse trusts you.

Sometimes you can't ride. Sometimes you don't want to. Here are 31 fun and useful things you can do with your horse - other than riding.

9 Awesome Dollar Store Horse Obstacle Course Ideas. Make your obstacle course even more challenging by adding any one of these items you can find at the dollar store.

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What is horsemanship? 4 ways you can be great at horsemanship. It is essential to know about herd mentality, count out discomfort, and have lots of patience

Sometimes riding just isn’t an option. Perhaps you or the horse are recovering from surgery or an injury. Maybe you […]

Ever wondered why you do the things you do with your horse? This article gives you the answers, plus other fun horse facts you probably never knew.

Discover what it means when a horse turns his back on you and how to respond in this informative blog post. Learn how to handle this behavior.

3 Rules to Maximize Time Off - Periods of downtime come as realistic parts of horse ownership, although how a rider uses these stretches of poor weather or busy schedules contributes profoundly to a horse’s long-term soundness and performance. Recent data from biomechanics researchers and veterinary schools shows that large vacillations in fitness can be detrimental to overall health, particularly for horses past their mid-teen years. Most notably, periods of lesser activity lasting over a month can weaken deep postural muscles and supporting soft tissue.

Dressage is the art of training a horse to perform specific maneuvers that test his strength, agility, balance, and willingness. Horses progress through levels where their movements are scored.

If you have recently bought or started riding a new horse, you may be contemplating the best way to go about building a relationship and bond with this horse. The great news is that there are many ways to do this.

Are you secretly nervous to ride your horse because of how forwards they are? It can be hard knowing how to slow a naturally hot horse down without pulling on the reins all the time. In this post, you'll learn my simple trick to getting fast horses to slow down and regain balance.

Do you want to establish a deeper connection between you and your horse? Then try out these six ways to strengthen your bond with your horse.