Bending Your Horse Is Not The Problem
This little note on bending is long overdue. I’ve put [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
Excessive Use of the Whip
What constitutes “excessive use of the whip?” As carriage drivers, [...]
Tips for Returning Your Horse to Work
Every spring horse owners around the world wonder and worry [...]
5 Reasons Your Horse Won’t Stand
Having a horse that doesn't stand can be one of [...]
Gettin Back to the Important Stuff
Here’s a fun little video from yesterday that I did. [...]
Note from a Rider
From time to time I get notes of thanks and [...]
If it were a snake…
Sometimes something is so obvious, you can overlook it until [...]