Channel Archives: Learn

How to Clean (Just About) Everything

Feeling overwhelmed with your tack cleaning to-do list? Don't be! From scuffed stirrup leathers to show-ready boots, and all the dirty saddle pads in between, here's how to clean everything in...

What Is Your Communication Style?

Riding is about communicating. You may be clear about your message, but how about the way it’s being delivered? What kind of communicator are you? The go alongs If you...

The Trick to Standing Still and Square

Many riders and trainers undervalue the benefits of trick training—you know: teaching your horse to bow, sit, paw or nod on cue…maybe carry things around the barn or arena…and who-knows-what...

Weight Lifting for Horses

Engagement—The act of flexing the hocks, stepping under the body, planting the hooves, and lifting. The forehand gradually becomes lighter as the hindquarters become stronger. Think of dressage training, therefore,...

Stop Shaming Yourself!

  I am not good enough. I don’t have an equitation body. I’m too nervous, I’m such a wimp. Pretty discouraging isn’t it? Have you ever tried to shame yourself...

Getting Hurt by Gentle Horses

If you’re alive, at some time in your life you will most likely get hurt. If you interact with horses consistently, you are not only likely to get hurt, you...

How I Fixed My Jumping Position

Good base, bad base, good base, bad base, good base, bad base, good base. It takes time to learn how to ride, and it often requires decent teaching. I learned...