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The Skills Needed For Trail Riding

by Charles Wilhelm | | Charles Wilhelm, Horse Training, Trail

A horse that goes out on the trail should be one of the most well-trained horses because the horse is out in the open. Deer may pop up, even small animals scurrying through the brush may be disconcerting. Then you have walkers and bicyclists who may appear quickly and may or may not be courteous fellow travelers. I believe a good trail horse should be a horse that works well in the arena and a horse that is worked in the arena should also be a good trail horse.

Western Dressage: Learning The Dressage Training Pyramid

by Lynn Palm | | Dressage, Horse Training, Lynn Palm

One of the best things about dressage is that it builds upon itself and every step is based upon a training pyramid. When you understand all the “building blocks” in this pyramid, you increase your ability to achieve your goals.

Notes From Julie

by Julie Goodnight | | Horsemanship, Julie Goodnight

My friend Nancy is a life-long rider in her 60s and a pretty good hand with a horse. One...

Western Dressage: Preparing For Your Test

by Lynn Palm | | Dressage, Horse Training, Lynn Palm

When it comes to practicing your dressage test, you can use a “call person” or memorize the test. The choice is yours. The length of a dressage test can be very intimidating to remember, but I think it is always better to memorize the test.

A Few Ideas For Great Gifts

by Carolyn Resnick | | Carolyn Resnick, Horse Training

Have you thought about finding that one of a kind, special gift for someone’s birthday or holiday gift?

Or… Has someone asked you what you want for the holidays or birthday and you just can’t think of anything.

Well, here are a few of our ideas for great gifts…

Beyond The Waterhole Rituals Clinic

by Carolyn Resnick | | Carolyn Resnick, Horse Training

Do you want to practice dancing with a horse to music at Liberty everyday with a well-trained horse?

You will get to do this in the Beyond the Waterhole Rituals Clinic here at my Ranch in Escondido.

Let The Horse Tell You

by Charles Wilhelm | | Charles Wilhelm, Horse Training

After reading my article on natural horsemanship and the use of pressure and release, I received some good comments from an individual who works with Mustangs up in the Shasta area. She suggested that we look at letting go of the pressure and take more time working with each horse. Taking the time to allow a horse to let you know when you can move onto the next step in training insures that the horse is ready.

Western Dressage: Are You Ready To Show?

by Lynn Palm | | Dressage, Horse Training, Lynn Palm

So, you and your horse have been training in anticipation of entering your first Western Dressage show. But how do you know when you’re actually ready to compete?

This is a question of confidence. Your instructor or coach should be realistic and give you advice on whether or not you are ready to compete. If you don’t have an instructor, a video camera is your best tool to see yourself ride.

Western Dressage: Preparing To Show

by Lynn Palm | | Dressage, Horse Training, Lynn Palm

Dressage is for every rider and any horse, no matter what age, level of education, and what your goals may be. It is simply a natural training method for the horse and rider that leads to great success. So if you are a western rider, dressage training will help you bring out the best in your horse and you as a rider.

Western Dressage is a huge step in the right direction to improve the western rider’s education and skills.

The Amazing Lifelong Journey Developing Communication Skills With Horses

by Carolyn Resnick | | Carolyn Resnick, Horse Training

I got to know horses similar to the way that Jane Goodall did getting to know the Chimpanzees. Though admittedly I did not spend the amount of time that Jane spent in nature. I have spent a lifetime using the training of horses as a way to allow the horse to guide me to become a better horseman.