Horse Training
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Mounting problems abound with green horses because youngsters do not yet know how to behave. Safety is the priority when mounting a young horse. more...
Whether it's bringing a horse back to work after a vacation or starting over in a new discipline, training the older horse is a challenging experience. more...
One of the most common frustrations in horseback riding is turning a circle. Riders often have trouble riding even circles while keeping their horses bent correctly. more...
Some horses are more timid and nervous than others. This lack of confidence can be a major impediment to training if horse trainers do not address it directly. more...
Giving Verbal Commands to Horses
Verbal commands are often frowned upon in horse training, but using the voice can be a positive aid that horses understand. more...
There is much debate in the equine industry about when to start a horse under saddle. So how does a trainer know the best age to break a horse? more...
Principles of Natural Horsemanship
Natural horsemanship is as old as the hills, though it has only recently become popular. The principles are very simple and can be applied to any discipline. more...
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By: Deidre Sharp
A horse who comes up to you, eagerly putting his head in his halter, ready for anything - this is the horse most of us want. more...
Speaking the Language of Horses
By: Deidre Sharp
We must learn to speak the language of horses to become the leader of the herd. You and your horse become a herd of two. more...
Exercises to Build Trust and Respect
By: Deidre Sharp
Here are two lessons which will help build trust and respect, enhancing your relationship with your horse. more...
Understanding Evolutionary Horsemanship
By: Deidre Sharp
Evolutionary Horsemanship is a way of working with horses that considers the whole horse. This includes behavior, health (physical, mental and emotional) and environment. more...
Horses are Sensitive Creatures Easily Kept Happy
In their world of man-dominated things, domesticated horses display an extraordinary amount of sensitivity to their surroundings and easily are made happy by mankind. more...
What Your Horse Wants You to Know
By: R.L. Coffield
This book answers a myriad of questions about horse problems, giving helpful suggestions on what to do to correct the problem and, even more importantly, what not to do. more...
Horses Never Lie is Useful Reference
By: R.L. Coffield
Mark Rashid's delightful, well-written, entertaining and informative book will leave readers inspired to adopt new "passive leader" horse training techniques. more...
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