The “why” behind horse behavior quickly becomes a complex question. The answer lies in theory applied to each individual situation.

"If you stay calm, the horse will be calm" I was riding in a clinic with my horse, he was so tense, his behavior was almost...

Inadequate or incompetent training has been linked to the development of many behavior problems in ridden horses, as the horse attempts...

Do horses actually have a certain “posture?’ Body language has been studied and taught to  determine how a horse is feeling, as well as...

This is a phrase that I tend to overuse when I am teaching. I don't know if I can replace this repetitive question in my lessons. Once...

I love helping horses find a comfortable way to carry themselves and their rider. I have been working with horses for quite some time and...

"The lid of a jar can be stuck, and your car can get stuck in traffic; either way, the thing that's stuck isn't going anywhere. You can...

I enjoy educating riders regarding what their horse may be communicating. Not only through their behavioral issues but the Biomechanics...

Coaching is a cycle; the job doesn’t end after instruction. Coaches begin by teaching students, they then observe how and what the...

The worst psychological effects of bad training and riding occur when the horse is trapped between a relentless curb and spur. These...

“ What has survived centuries of testing is the sum total of pragmatic equestrian knowledge” - Charles De Kunffy (Training strategies for...

I have always had an interest in helping horses with behavior problems. The rewards of helping the horse to “ let go” of fears and...

I was once told that I didn’t have to “ fix” every horse I rode. Being a trainer that specializes in “ problem horses” this was a bit of...

I believe that hard work, determination, and passion is what can create a better rider. I am also convinced that the skill and technique...