This is by far one of my most popular classes. Standing is one of the most universally important skills you can teach your horse.
Not only does this training make your horse safer and easier to be around, it improves your horse’s responsiveness to all other forms of training as well.
If you are having any behavior issues with your horse, this is the first line of training I recommend!
Long lining is easily one of the most valuable exercises for your horse. This class will help you and your horse or pony get started on the path to a skill that has a lifetime of benefits. You may never lunge a horse again once you’ve learned to longline!
My carriage horse is running away with me! What do I do??
The decisions you make in the first 3 seconds of a runaway are the most critical. It can make the difference between a scary moment, and an outright disaster. In this class you'll learn where to put your priorities, and what the most effective techniques are to stop a runaway horse. You'll also learn important safety information for reducing your risk of an accident in a runaway, and measures you can take to prevent a runaway from occurring in the first place. Add this class to your cart to get 6 months access to the online class page where you can view the class and download the course materials and videos.
A well established half halt can make the difference between a horse that just gets the job done, and one that is unforgettable to watch.
Learn how to establish a half halt for your horse that will improve his balance, timing, and movement.
Do you ever feel “stuck” in your horse’s training? You know you want to improve, but you just don’t know what you should be focused on?
Understanding the training scale can help you identify the places where the roadblocks are in your training, and how to move beyond them. This class will breakdown the training scale in way that you’ll be able easily understand, and put to use.
If there’s one carriage driving lesson plan you should absolutely download, it’s this one. It will serve as the base for a multitude of other skill building lesson plans.
This is the lesson plan that I start almost all of my lessons with. It's easy to remember, and versatile.
This is the same lesson plan as the Training Dial 1 lesson plan, reformatted for use in an arena, and updated with easy to follow thumbnail instructions.