When it comes to training your horse, your imagination is your greatest tool. The more creative you can be in your lessons, the more interested

When it comes to training your horse, your imagination is your greatest tool. The more creative you can be in your lessons, the more interested
The ideal location for first taking a horse outside is a long dirt road because it gives you plenty of room to move the horse
Whether your horse doesn’t want to leave his buddies on the trail or overreacts when you take him away from his buddies at shows, use
If your horse has a tendency to race ahead when you’re riding in a group, here’s a way to teach him to relax. Find a
Only stop working your horse when he has a good attitude and is respecting you as the leader, or at the very least, has a
When it comes to training your horse, your imagination is your greatest tool. The more creative you can be in your lessons, the more interested
Collection should feel light in your hands, not heavy. In other words, don’t worry about where your horse’s head is at; you’re only concerned with
Balance gives you an independent seat, allows you to move in rhythm with your horse, cue him correctly and boosts confidence in the saddle. How
Everybody’s first horse should be a 23-year-old, one-eyed, crippled, ugly gelding. Think about the mental picture you get when you read that description. I think
Training isn’t about emotions or feelings, it’s all business. It’s about how much the horse tries. Resistance is normal, especially when you’re introducing a new
Foundation is everything. You don’t appreciate a good foundation until you don’t have it. Think about that. If you’ve got a well-built house, you don’t
Although it may seem odd, your horse’s responsiveness when you ask him to move forward under saddle (his gas pedal) is established on the ground,
Courtesy of Downunder Horsemanship If you want your horse to be an all-around broke mount, it’s important to ride him outside the confines of an
Courtesy of Downunder Horsemanship A horse that constantly moves around when you try to slip your foot in the stirrup is not only frustrating, but
Courtesy of Downunder Horsemanship When we see horses being worked and their ears are pinned back, we often assume the horse is cranky or upset.