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Rein And Leg Management

by Richard Winters | | Horse Training, Richard Winters

In this article I want to discuss how rein and leg positions communicate to and control different parts of your horse’s body.

There are four basic positions for each rein.

Does your horse refuse to stand for the farrier? Do you struggle to pick up and clean his feet? This month, we will cover some exercises to teach your horse to pick up his feet and stand politely and quietly while you or you farrier work with him.

Communicating With Your Aids, Part 9

by Lynn Palm | | Lynn Palm

In this article, we will continue our discussion of the bending and turning aids. The goal for both the bending and turning aids is to control the horse’s body position and balance. I have received many requests to describe in detail the role of these aids, and so I want to review the nuts and bolts of this very important issue in riding.

Do You Trust Your Horse?

by Ken McNabb | | Ken McNabb

How much confidence do you have in your horse? Will you take him anywhere, or do you avoid some situations because you are afraid you will not be able to control him? This month, we will cover some simple exercises that will increase your trust in your horse and give you the confidence to put him in new situations.

Leg Yielding To Side-Passing

by Press Release | | Horse Training, Richard Winters

One horseman phrased it like this, “Body control isn’t a big thing. Body control is everything!” In light of this truism, I want to talk about leg yielding and side-passing and how you can refine it for more precise body control.

Does Your Horse Trust You?

by Ken McNabb | | Husbandry, Ken McNabb

Last month, we discussed how you can build your trust in your horse. This month, we will cover the other half of that equation: how can you build your horse’s trust in you? Some people believe horses are cowardly animals. While it’s true that they are a fright and flight animal, programmed to run when something frightens them, think about how quickly horses get over their fears once we show them they are not in danger.

Trouble-Free Bathing

by Charles Wilhelm | | Clinton Anderson, Horse Training, Husbandry

A lot of people hate giving their horses baths because they know that the whole ordeal is going to...

Little Things That Make The Big Difference

by Richard Winters | | Horse Training, Richard Winters

I define horseback riding and horsemanship as two separate categories. If you are simply a horseback rider, you’ve acquired a few basic skills that keep your mind in the middle and a leg on either side. Horseback riding is simply the act of not falling off. Almost anyone can be a horseback rider.

Three Things You Must Be Able To Do With Your Horse

by Ken McNabb | | Horse Training, Ken McNabb

How much confidence do you have in your horse? Will you take him anywhere, or do you avoid some situations because you are afraid you will not be able to control him? This month, I will discuss three important things you should be able to do with your horse.

Communicating With Your Aids, Part 5

by Lynn Palm | | Lynn Palm

In the last article, I discussed the importance of the rider’s natural aids in communicating with the horse. This time, I would like to share with you a simple exercise to help you improve the use of your aids: your seat, leg, and hands.