training

A focused horse is one that is obedient. They’re listening to their rider’s aids and ready to perform. You could say they’re calm and collected. It doesn’t matter what discipline you ride, you want your horse focused on you. Many horses never reach their full potential because they’re too anxious or stressed. These horses are...

Why add goats to your horse farm…? Not only do they eat weeds, but goats can also desensitize your horse. You’ll have a bombproof horse and weed-free pasture. That’s a double win! When you factor in their cute personalities, you’ve hit the trifecta. How Goats Desensitize Goats are like deer! They run, jump, and appear...

Not all horse trainers are equal! Some do an amazing job, while others don’t have nearly enough experience to be in their profession. If you have a colt or want your riding horse more fine-tuned, then get ready to do your homework. You’ll want to find the best trainer you can afford! Questions for Hiring...

It’s not everyday you get to turn your passion for life into a million-dollar job. Brittany Pozzi-Tonozzi was able to do what most only dream of! She’s living proof that with hard work and determination anything is possible. This barrel racer has a unique story to tell. Let her serve as inspiration that you too...

The simple exercise of backing up your horse offers many benefits! It encourages your horse to use their hindquarters. Additionally, this maneuver establishes boundaries and respect. You can mix it up by backing up and down hills, over ground poles, and at different tempos. Backing Up Benefits Warwick Schiller talks about the back up and...

Many horse owners use pressure and release training to achieve goals with their horse. This form of negative reinforcement consists of the handler applying pressure and the horse seeking the release or reward. They quickly realize when they give the desired response that the pressure goes away. This form of training is more common than...

Natural horsemanship isn’t a new style of training. It has been around for a very long time! In the last few decades, famous clinicians like Buck Brannaman, Clinton Anderson, Pat Parelli, and Monty Roberts have come forward. There are many others, as well! Natural horsemanship requires using the horse’s natural instincts and communication to train...