Groundwork exercises that check communication between horse and human are a crucial part of my evaluation of a new horse…
I’m a fan of the saying, “Your horse is doing his best with the information you provided.” It directs us…
Many times, I have seen riders canter to the first jump of a course and have it be less than…
One of the biggest challenges you can face as a rider is trying to effectively incorporate your practice sessions while…
Choppy gait, gaping jaw, and bulging muscles on the underside of the neck: As riders and handlers, we all recognize…
There is often a misconception among jumping riders that in order for a practice course to be interesting or beneficial,…
Lessons are a regular part of the lives of most equestrians, and because of this, we as riders grow accustomed…
If you’re like me, you are probably wondering how you could get one step closer to having a responsive horse…
Side reins can be extremely beneficial, when used correctly, to improve a horse’s understanding of rein contact, as well as…
You may have heard about “seeing” and “looking for” distances at the horse jumps. The problem with this approach is…