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Get to Know Your Horse with These Groundwork Exercises

Every horse is different. Some prefer moving fast, and some favor a slow stroll. Some enjoy crunching carrots, and others…

2 months ago

Master the Ground Tie

Some exercises we teach our horses require the horse and handler to learn a series of complex steps that require…

3 months ago

Improve Your Horse’s Feeding Time Behavior

Feeding time always seems like a rush. Hurry up and feed so you can continue with your barn time or…

3 months ago

Try These Two Ground Obstacles

Obstacles for horses to cross appear on the trail, in the show ring and even in between the pasture and…

3 months ago

Building on Liberty Basics

When it comes to liberty training, we start with teaching the horse to come on command, which was discussed in…

4 months ago

How to Start Training a Horse for Liberty

Working a horse at liberty is one of the most fun and rewarding ways to train them. When a horse…

5 months ago

Training Horses with Positive Reinforcement

Animal behaviorist and equine welfare expert Emily Weiss, Ph.D., reveals the key to solving any equine behavior challenge: positive reinforcement.…

5 months ago

Showing Horses in Hand

Training a horse to show in hand can be time well spent. The most obvious reason is that it helps…

6 months ago

How to Bridle a Horse That Evades the Bridle

If you’ve been around horses long enough, you’ve likely come across at least one who actively tries to evade being bridled.…

6 months ago

Backing Up Your Horse in Hand

A horse that confidently and obediently backs up on command is a joy to have around. Whether you’re maneuvering to…

9 months ago