horse training

A horse isn’t steering correctly if they’re crooked in their body. They need to be relaxed, willing, and straight. The term straight can be misleading when working on a circle. It’s when the horse is bent through their body in the direction they’re traveling. If they’re traveling on a 50-meter circle, then their body should...

Positive reinforcement is a type of training. It has been known to have many benefits when used with horses. In simple terms, when the horse gives the desired response they receive a reward. A reward is usually a treat, though scratches can be used in some cases. Many trainers that turn to positive reinforcement or...

Do you want a more responsive horse? You need to learn to ride with your seat and legs then. Often beginners are quick to grab the reins, but the bit should be used an as enforcer. Your seat and legs are your first cues! Once you master this, you’ll notice more fluid movements and better...

When saddling a cinchy horse, they will usually act out in some way or another to protest having the cinch tightened. There are a number of reasons why a horse may fuss. Sometimes, it’s related to pain and other times it’s behavioral. You’ll need to get to the root of the problem before it gets...

Dreams really do come true! With tears in his eyes, Tik Maynard accepted his 2024 World Championship buckle at the Road to the Horse competition. This event was held from March 21st to the 24th. The world’s most elite horse trainers competed in this colt-starting competition. This year proved to be an exciting event! The...

Some horsemen will tell you that you should ride in any weather. It’s a true test of your horse’s training. They should be obedient in wind, rain, snow, and anything else you throw their way. It can be difficult to ride on windy days though. The wind can make your horse spooky and uptight. The...

Liberty work started back in Season 5 of Heartland and has made an appearance in the newest season. Amber Marshall and Liberty Horse trainer Dan James break down the process and production behind this method! Have you seen Amber Marshall sit down and chat about Season 15? Watch it here!

Featured Image: 2019 Ranch Work winner Amber Jacobson and her thoroughbred, Silence Is Awesome, take the creek crossing in stride at the Kentucky Horse Park competition. Many of us—myself included—discovered that our first job was a poor fit.  Perhaps, we found the work monotonous; perhaps, we had a boss that just didn’t “get” us.  Or,...