Q: My trail horse has a nasty habit of wanting to eat grass while we’re out on a ride. It’s annoying and embarrassing. Plus I hate to be pulling on his mouth all the time to get his head...
Q: I recently bought a 12-year-old mare. She has a very soft mouth and is easy to control in a plain snaffle bit. In fact, that’s the bit her previous owners always used on her. But several people have...
To introduce your horse to the idea of yielding left and right once you get on his back, practice this ground exercise in the round pen.When you have your horse in the halter and lead...
Your body language speaks louder than words for your horse, so it’s important that you’re aware of what you’re saying.
Energizing the Dull Horse:
If your horse is uninterested in you, use your entire body and anything you have in your...
At the 2009 Road to the Horse, a colt-starting competition in which three well-known clinicians are judged on their horsemanship techniques, Richard Winters made history as he rode his colt to victory—bitless.
In the competition, clinicians have three hours over...
Q: My horse is arena sour. At first she would just resist a little when I led her toward the arena, but it's gotten worse. Now she’ll stop and refuse to move! I make sure to take her out...
Any horse, anywhere, any time. It’s the perfect motto for the Extreme Cowboy Race, the brainchild of renowned colt-starter and clinician Craig Cameron, who wanted to offer equestrians of all ages and skill levels a well-rounded competition emphasizing proper...
Don't let your training routine become repetitive and boring. Canadian horsemanship trainer and clinician Jonathan Field offers some advice on simple ways to keep training fun, fresh and productive for you and your horse. Check out the videos below...
Q: I bought a cute project horse that I hope to show someday in both English and western classes. He’s a little high-headed and my friends keep telling me to use draw reins to get his head down. They...
Q: My trainer spent many hours finding the perfect horse for me in my price range. Some of my friends said I owe her a commission, but she never mentioned one as part of the deal. What else can...
