Selecting the correct bit is one of the most important parts of training your horse and bringing out his best…
Knowing how to use a direct rein is an important skill whether you ride English or western. Unlike neck reining,…
Baby pads aren’t for baby horses. They’re thin rectangles of cotton (about 32” x 28”) that fit between your horse’s…
The opening rein is a specific rein aid that comes in handy under certain circumstances. English riders often use an…
Regardless of your riding discipline, the ability to post the trot is an important horsemanship skill. Though posting is primarily…
If you have taken a few lessons and have decided that you're going to stick with it, now is the…
Not everyone wants a fancy warmblood with European bloodlines. And, quite frankly, not everyone can afford one. Despite the trend…
Teaching a green horse his leads isn’t easy. Before you resort to running around in circles, stop and consider whether…
All riding horses are taught to respond to pressure from the rider’s leg, whether it’s pressure telling the horse to…
A horse that bolts is scary indeed because it’s like being aboard a runaway train. Though your first impulse is…