Winter Activities
Three fun things you can do with your horse this [...]
Don’t Be Sad!
I'm not a great person to preach about the perils [...]
How It All Started
... and where it's going! The idea started out simply [...]
Bending Your Horse Is Not The Problem
This little note on bending is long overdue. I’ve put [...]
A Blast from the Past
Dr. Al Andersen discussing equine ailments at Coachman's Delight [...]
The 8-Pound Cat Rule
If you spend enough time around me, you’re going to [...]
The Origin of Movement
Here’s a rare experience for me; Sitting down on a [...]
Looking Ahead
A student of mine was at an equine expo watching [...]
The More Things Change…
The more they stay the same! I was asked an [...]
Driving a Cones Serpentine
The strategy behind driving a serpentine obstacle on a carriage driving cones course is all about staying one step ahead of the turn. It's quite different than a serpentine in driven dressage. The trick is to stay as close to the centerline of the series of cones as possible. Take a look at this video to learn more about how to drive this obstacle.
Strides at a Time
The secret to training horses successfully is building one success upon the next. While big moments do happen, sustainable change requires consistent skill building. Learning the technique of building skills "Strides at a Time" can improve your success leading to greater gains.
Cumulative Learning
You can get a lot out of one lesson, but when you combine that with followup lessons the rewards are exponential. Read how quickly the benefits add up.
The Step Back
Many carriage drivers struggle with their horse taking a step backward after completing a halt. Understanding why the horse is taking the backward step is the first step toward solving the problem.
The Realization
Driving horses takes a tremendous amount of focus and attention. [...]
Building Upon Success
The second clinic in Washington was even more successful than the first! The gains students made between the first and second clinic were clear. On top of that, we had better communication to work on, well, communication!