Horse Training

Important lessons for young horses plus tips on how to make weaning as stress free as possible.

Nov 30, 2009 - Christine Turner-Crowe

Helping your foal with those important first lessons in 'humanship'.

Nov 30, 2009 - Christine Turner-Crowe

Looking at the basic methods available before studying them in more depth.

Nov 29, 2009 - Christine Turner-Crowe

Seeking to understanding in more depth how horses think and interact with others.

Nov 29, 2009 - Christine Turner-Crowe

There are so many differing training methods for horses around, how do you find the right one for you? Or, more accurately, for your horse? The answer is - You don't!

Nov 29, 2009 - Christine Turner-Crowe

The dressage training scale is like a pyramid, with the most basic element 'rhythm' providing the foundation, and the ultimate element 'collection' at the pinnacle.

Nov 24, 2009 - Wendy Picard

At this year's Equine Affaire, Olympic gold medalist Bruce Davidson gives two clinics on bringing along young event prospects, and training for the upper levels.

Nov 16, 2009 - Wendy Picard

At this fall's Equine Affaire, Mark Rashid was a featured clinician teaching about harmoniously working with and riding horses.

Nov 16, 2009 - Wendy Picard

Anyone can train a horse. True skill is only shown when a horse is trained well.

Nov 2, 2009 - Paula Sainthouse

The lateral movements are what make dressage such an exciting and demanding sport, but these three exercises are precursors to achieving lateral excellence.

Oct 10, 2009 - Wendy Picard

Here are ten questions every horse trainer and owner should ask themselves to determine whether they are the dominant partner in the rider-horse relationship.

Oct 7, 2009 - Wendy Picard

A simple five-part test will give a score indicating how respectful a horse is of his trainer, and will point out holes in the horse's training.

Oct 5, 2009 - Wendy Picard

Posting the trot is a riding skill that is necessary for all riders but may take some time to master.

Jul 13, 2009 - Megan Worley

Whips can be extremely useful tools when training a horse to listen to your leg aids.

Jul 13, 2009 - Megan Worley

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.

May 31, 2009 - 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.

May 31, 2009 - Deidre Sharp

Here are two lessons which will help build trust and respect, enhancing your relationship with your horse.

May 31, 2009 - 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.

May 29, 2009 - Deidre Sharp

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.

May 2, 2009 - BarbaraAnne Helberg

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.

Dec 8, 2008 - 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.

Dec 4, 2008 - R.L. Coffield

Some very basic, but often forgotten rules of horsemanship will prevent injury to both you and your horse.

Nov 19, 2008 - Kristin Davis

Learn to take better riding lessons by becoming a more effective student. Practice learning techniques both on and off of the horse to improve lesson performance.

Nov 14, 2008 - Kristin Davis

William Cavendish, first Duke of Newcastle (1593-1676), published two manuals, setting out his 'New Method' for rearing, training and riding a horse.

Sep 25, 2008 - Elaine Walker

Antoine de Pluvinel's horsemanship manual, first published in 1623, marked a change in the approach to training a horse for the riding house.

Sep 17, 2008 - Elaine Walker