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Trail Tips

Trail Tips

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A lot of problems happen out on the trail because we don’t do any, or the
right preparation. I am happy to share some tips to make your trail riding
safer and more fun. There are several things we need to think about before
we go out on the trail.
First, we need to consider how well trained our horse is. Many horses out on
the trail should not really be our there. People go out thinking that because
they can get the horse to go forward at a walk and trot, the horse is safe to go
out on the trail. Going forward is good but there are many more aspects to be
considered. One important question to ask is, can you stop your horse
easily? Does your horse listen to you?

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The ‘Whoa’ Command

The ‘Whoa’ Command

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Horses need to respect four major ground training commands: “move away from me”, “come
toward me”, “stop”, and “back.” In the last article I gave you the steps for teaching your horse the
“come to me” command. This time we will include the “whoa” command. I am taking this lesson
plan directly from my 6-part Longevity Training Video series where I demonstrate each
maneuver with several young horses.
Before starting, make sure that your horse is properly equipped. He should be wearing a properly
fitting halter, with a longe line, and leg protection.

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A New Experience:  Cattle Drives in the East!

A New Experience:  Cattle Drives in the East!

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Winter is finally over.   All of us have been waiting for the weather to break so we can travel to new places with our horses.  Just as we think Spring is here, we have a new problem which will affect more people than Covid. The economy has taken a dive.  Fuel prices have skyrocketed.  Food prices (including shortages) are hitting new highs.  Farmers are slapped with unprecedented fertilizer bills, which will hurt you soon on hay and grain costs.  That trip you were planning with your horse and friends out west has all but evaporated.

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