"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...

I believe that hard work, determination, and passion is what can create a better rider. I am also convinced that the skill and technique you are practicing can either create a happy horse or a resentful horse. My Aunt taught me that a happy horse will always try for you. She was actually talking about race horses but it is still about the horses mental and physical performance. Learning to quietly communicate with your horse should be a huge priority. Sometimes you ha

I think that there is a certain " frame " that some have come to demand from their horse. The belief that the head needs to be in a...

Although contact is on the third block of the training scale, it is an important step necessary for all ages and types of horses. The...

Whether you are on a fancy Warmblood or not, movement is going to come from how the horse uses their back muscles. We hear things like "...

“Relaxation is related to the first step, rhythm. Without proper mental and physical relaxation, a horse will not settle down and find...