Comments on: Question of the Week: Finding the right loping speed

By: JT

JT — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 07:32:40 +0000

Regarding the comment about every article involves hiring a trainer, instructor and not having a trailer. I am in the same position and have learned a lot from reading and from asking friends with more riding experience. One friend comes over periodically, watches me ride and gives some tips. My specialty is cooking and baking and she has a lunch and something to bring home….fair trade.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:27:30 +0000

I sent my 7yr old mare to a trainer to fix her, I was the one that needed fixing. I took five lessons and he showed me that my mare was very well trained. Then he trained me to ride her. And this advice is right on the money. Ask for the collection and you get that lope that you can set to. Best think I ever did, learn how to ride my mare, the respect that I get from her is a lot better. I can get her to do anything.

By: CJF

CJF — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 07:58:27 +0000

Every article I read always say consult/take lessons with a professional horse trainer. I can’t afford to do that and besides, I don’t even have a trailer to transport my horses anywhere. So what would the REAL advice be?

By: i

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 23:51:19 +0000

Great advice

By: PKL

PKL — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 06:25:34 +0000

I am goiong to give this a try with my colt…well young horse.