When you are working a green horse, especially a young one, try to diversity your lessons as much as possible. It will help you to get to know your horse, to find out her weaknesses and strong points and what she likes or dislikes. More ...

When a horse is stiff on one rein softening it alone is not enough. Without changing the position of a ribcage you will not be able to work on straightness effectively and achieve even feel in the reins. More ...

Working a green horse in hand is very beneficial. You can teach your horse respect, attentiveness and a few things that will make work from the ground and under saddle much easier. More ...

Working a green horse in hand is very beneficial. You can teach your horse respect, attentiveness and a few things that will make work under saddle easier. More ...

It is a mistake to assume that your horse knows how to climb down the hill, especially a steep one. If she doesn't have rolling hills in the pasture and never carried a rider downhill she may have no idea how to do it. More ...

As I told you before I like working horses in the walk. Even, though, it said not to do much with a green horse in the walk or you can ruin the walk. It all depends what exactly you are doing and how. More ...

All the horses I work right now are green horses and I wanted to share a few ideas that help me to work them and create a relationship built on trust and understanding. More ...

When your horse is worried in the new place, or simply because she is green the calmer you are the better. Just ride her forward without asking too much and wait for her to turn around. More ...

Yesterday a book came that I have ordered from Amazon. The book has been written in the middle of 17th century. But the words are so true today that I must share them with you. More ...

Going for a trail ride on a beautiful autumn day. What can be more appealing. However, if you must take a horse you do not know follow these simple rules and most likely you will have a great time. More ...

It is hard to let go of a horse whom I had for 6 years. We got through so many things together. He was my most patient teacher and we have learned how to be friends and how to trust each other. More ...

A photo shoot is a nervous and time consuming procedure. Prepare to set up at least half of the day for it. Make sure to bring nice treats for your horse to give after the photo shoot. For him, it is a nervous with very little logic event. Be very sympat More ...

Outside leg helps to support your horse's outside hind leg during the first beat of canter. That is especially important during turns after jumps. Plus some thoughts about canter departs. More ...

Today I had an opportunity to be videotaped. And after watching it several times I want to share with you a few thoughts and ideas. Listening to the horse is a good tool to check on yourself. However, videotaping is invaluable. More ...

In the rubric "Ask the Experts" there were negative comments about the natural trimming method. I am a strong follower of this method because my horse not only has now excellent hooves, he become sound. More ...

Spiral is wonderful exercise that can be safely used with a green horse and can present challenges to an advanced horse. All depends on how exactly you are riding it. Here is one example. More ...