By Clinton Anderson When you begin to teach the horse to load onto the trailer, the first rule is to completely forget about the trailer.
Category: Clinton Anderson Tips
There Are No Shortcuts
By Clinton Anderson Too often, I meet people at tours or we’ll receive letters in the office saying that they have a problem that needs
Three Ingredients to a Truly Broke Horse
By Clinton Anderson Many horses are rideable, but few are truly well broke. I define a well broke horse as one who is quiet, dependable,
Mouthy Horses
By Clinton Anderson When a horse gets mouthy — he nips or nibbles shirt sleeves, jackets or the lead rope — the behavior is often
Light Hands = Light Mouth
By Clinton Anderson You’ve probably heard the saying, “Light hands, light mouth.” I disagree with that. I say, “Light hands that pick up softly and
Dealing With Your Horse’s Magnet to the Trailer
By Clinton Anderson If you’re at a show or on a trail ride, it’s common for your horse to develop a magnet with the trailer.
A Horse That Plays With the Bit
Courtesy of Downunder Horsemanship It’s very normal for young horses to mouth and play with the bit. They’re just trying to figure out what the
Introduce Scary Objects to Your Horse
By Clinton Anderson Trying to protect a horse from objects he’s scared of only makes the situation worse. I’m sure you’ve experienced this yourself. Your
Horses That Gape Their Mouths
By Clinton Anderson A horse that constantly gapes his mouth or chomps on the bit has one of a few things going on. He might
Horse Bites When Being Saddled
By Clinton Anderson If your horse tries to bite you when you saddle him, first make sure your tack is clean and it fits your
Fix Your Horse’s Fidgety Feet
By Clinton Anderson Do you have a horse that constantly fidgets when you go to put his support boots on? Here’s a fix to get
Hard-to-Catch Horse
By Clinton Anderson If your horse is hard to catch, don’t approach him like a predator. A common mistake people make when trying to catch
Conquer Your Horse’s Fear of the Arena
By Clinton Anderson When you’re working with an arena-shy horse, don’t think, “How can I make him get in the arena?” Think, “How can I
Buddy Sour at Horse Shows – Training Tips
By Clinton Anderson Show environments can be stressful to horses, and it’s not uncommon for horses to buddy up at the showgrounds and then react
Safely Introduce Your Horse To Trail Riding
Common Mistakes To Avoid: If you want your horse to be an all-around broke mount, it’s important to ride him outside the confines of an arena.