training

Riding a horse that is lazy and lacks energy is no fun! They’re also usually pushy and have no problem coming in your space. These horses lack respect. They don’t take you or your aids seriously. The best way to fix this problem is to motivate them. You need to get them in gear and...

Most riders strive to be the best they can be! Why settle for mediocre when you can be exceptional… You may be wondering what it takes to be a great rider. It’s not necessarily how many years you’ve been riding, but rather the skills that you have and how dedicated to the sport you are....

The Road to the Horse (RTTH) has an amazing lineup for 2024’s competition! It includes international trainers from the United States, Australia, and Canada. These stand-out athletes will be joined by a Wild Card Challenge Champion, making a total of four trainers. These trainers will each start a colt and compete for $125,000 in prize...

Anyone that has spent a day working at a horse barn knows the intense labor it requires. You can easily get a full body workout without even going to the gym! There is always something that needs to be done. Pull up your sleeves and get ready to sweat. The good news is you can...

There are many different exercises that you can perform under saddle to improve your horse. One of the best maneuvers is the rollback! It fixes and teaches so many things. Riders can work on their right lead, left lead, stops, and collection to name a few. It can also be taught to green and experienced...

Experienced riders and horse trainers recognize the importance of desensitizing their horses to various objects. Horses are prey animals. This can cause them to be flightly in scary situations. It’s your responsibility to expose them to as much as you can. In time, they’ll build confidence and trust in you. Desensitizing Your Horse Michelle with...

The spin or turnaround is a helpful maneuver to teach your horse. It allows you to work on steering and shoulder control. In many ranch and reining classes, this maneuver will be expected to some degree. It might seem like an easy skill to master, but you don’t want to rush it. It’s important to...

Those that follow Warwick Schiller may be familiar with his philsosopy on building a relationship with your horse. He likes to develop a connection right from the start, which will later be useful in groundwork and under saddle training. One aspect of this relationship is allowing your horse to say ‘no’. Your horse is capable...