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Dale Rudin

Going Bitless

Metal and synthetic bits are long-established cornerstones of control, but they aren’t for every horse or rider. Some see bitless…

7 years ago

7 Steps to Better Trail Riding

American Competitive Trail Horse Ride by Bureau of Land Management Oregon and Washington via flickr/CC BY 2.0   Trail riding…

8 years ago

10 Tips for Trailer Training Success

Here are 10 tips about how to safely load your horse into a trailer: Be safe: Wear gloves, boots, and…

8 years ago

Happy Trailers

  Trail riders living on expansive acreage, close to public lands, or next to accommodating neighbors are the fortunate few.…

8 years ago

5 Tips for Western Saddle Fit

Need help with Western saddle fit? Follow these five tips to ensure your horse's Western saddle fits perfectly. 1. Tree…

8 years ago

Help Your Horse Overcome Fear

Fear has safeguarded equines against predation for millennia, but it’s an unwelcome guest when you have plans in which your…

9 years ago

Controlling a Reining Horse’s Speed

Q: When I ask my reining horse to do large, fast circles, he takes off and I can barely slow…

9 years ago

The Story of Zena

One of my horses is a pretty Quarter Horse mare I met when she was 3 years old. Zena is…

9 years ago

Tie-Downs for High-Headed Horses

Q: I was told to use a tie-down because my horse is high-headed. Is this a commonly used training correction…

9 years ago

Video: Why Horses Bite

With those sharp teeth, massive jaws, and mighty muscles, we can count our lucky stars that most horses have no…

9 years ago