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
Tag: Clinton Anderson Training Tips
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
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
Pick-Up-Feet Cue
Courtesy of Downunder Horsemanship Are you one of those horse owners who has to use both hands to pull your horse’s hooves up off the
Drawn to the Arena Gate
Courtesy of Downunder Horsemanship All horses have what I like to call magnets–objects they are naturally drawn to. Magnets can be things like the barn
Bridle-Shy Horses
Courtesy of Downunder Horsemanship Many horses become wary of the bit and find ways to avoid being bridled because they’ve had their mouths hurt from
Spooking on the Trail
Courtesy of Downunder Horsemanship From time to time, your horse is going to spook at objects on the trail. Having a fail-safe approach to handling
Don’t Force Your Horse to Accept a Spooky Object
Courtesy of Downunder Horsemanship When a horse is frightened of an object, the worst thing you can do is force him to approach it. The
Train Your Horse on the Trail
Courtesy of Downunder Horsemanship One of the best places to train your horse is outside on the trail. While it may be a little more