This horse was an ex roping horse. He hadn’t been used in quite some time as he didn’t have an ounce of muscle anywhere. His owner had...

I recently attended a clinic that I was really looking forward to. I could not wait to learn what the clinician had to teach and how each...

I want to share the story of a little paint pony named ” Thunder ” I received a call from a woman who had purchased a three year old Pony...

I was obsessed with horses. When I was a kid, I would stand by the road and wait for this married couple to ride by on their beautiful...

I was asked to train a horse because of his head throwing problem. The horse was to be used as a trail horse but really had no knowledge...

It always looks so easy to solve problems by taking the path of least resistance. What looks like the easy road turns out to be the...

What exactly are you putting into practice is a question that should be asked. Horses can endure situations that are progressively...

Health- Horse needs to be thriving to have an interest in his work. Consistent vet care, a knowledgeable farrier, De worming schedule (...

Having a passion for such an amazing, majestic, beautiful animal as the horse is a gift.  There are horse lovers, and then there are...

Mark Paradies has a great definition of this title; The most basic cause ( causes ) that can  reasonably be identified and that...

I met this cute horse around six years ago. He was very well taken care of but had some behavior problems. Would not stand tied for...

I felt compelled to write regarding an incident in the Dressage world.  A rider was  competing nationally, at the Intermediare I level....

Intense studies of the physiology of the horse has allowed me to become more proficient in educating horse and rider. This means when you...

Horses…I have loved them since I sat on one when I was four years old at the pony rides. Anyone that knows me, knows how much I love...

There is so much controversy on which training methods are correct or which actually have a damaging effect on the horses physical and...

The horses mind is a place of very protective instincts. They learn at a young age what is good and relaxing and what creates pain. This...

Just like people, all horses are different. Their personality, conformation, and willingness to accept an understanding or fight it all...

This is a half Andalusian half Pinto 14 year gelding. He is used as a trail horse but has a hard time relaxing and just walking....

This is an eighteen year old mare who was receiving injections in the hock and stifle. She has had many different training methods in her...

I assess the horses overall health, well – being , and their physique. Incorrect muscling is a good start to knowing the horse is moving...