In a perfect world, we all have a facility that meets our requirements to train our horses year-round. Reality is far from perfect, though. I’ve
Category: Clinton Anderson Tips
Troubleshooting a Horse That Plays With the Bit
It’s very normal in the beginning for a young horse to mouth and play with the bit when he’s first introduced to it. He’s just
Thinking of Starting a Colt? Be Realistic of Your Ability
When it comes to starting colts, you need to be as realistic of your ability as you possibly can be. One of the first requirements
The Spinning Collection Drill
The spin is something that’s difficult to teach horses because it’s very much like a seesaw. Every day, depending on the way the wind is
The Benefits of Training Your Horse Outside of the Arena
No matter which category a horse falls into — hot-blooded or cold-blooded — riding him outside the confines of an arena and taking him down
Should You Use a Snaffle Bit?
A lot of people wisely start the Method with a horse that’s already trained, and often times, these horses have been ridden in shank bits.
Set Your Horse Up for Success When Riding in an Unfamiliar Location
When taking a horse out on the trail for the first time or riding him in an unfamiliar location, I do groundwork before getting in
Safely Bring Your Horse Back to Work
If your horse has had the winter off and you’re ready to get back in the saddle, keep these success tips in mind so that
Don’t Create a Cinchy-Horse Problem
If thought isn’t given to how you do the cinch up, you can teach a horse to be “cinchy.” A “cinchy” or “cold-backed” horse has
Reactive on a Group Trail Ride
It’s common for horses to ride well on the trail by themselves and get excited and ignore their riders when they’re in a group. When
How Vision Affects Your Horse’s Spooky Behavior
Does your otherwise steady horse get nervous on dense, narrow trails? Not to worry—his behavior is completely normal. Here’s why: Your horse uses each of
Have a Plan for When Your Horse Spooks
From time to time, your horse is going to spook at objects on the trail. Having a fail-safe approach to handling a spook and remaining
Handling a Horse That Refuses to Go Into the Arena
When you’re working with an arena-sour horse, don’t think, “How can I make the horse get in the arena?” Think, “How can I make it
Core Principles of Training
I’m a learn-a-holic and proud of it. I’m always looking for ways to become a better horseman and increase my horses’ performance. If another trainer
Building Your Horse’s Confidence About Trailering
When you begin to teach the horse to load onto the trailer, the first rule is to completely forget about the trailer. Act like loading