The Most Forgiving Creature

How Horses Teach Us to Be Better Leaders by Mark Bolender It never ceases to amaze me how consistently the horse remains a forgiving creature. I can’t tell you how many mistakes I have made in training, and how many mistakes I have observed being made, that the horse continues …

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Wisdom from the Last 18 Years: Ten Truths to Share About Horses and Training

Ten Truths to Share About Horses and Training by Allison Trimble     During my pregnancy sabbatical from riding, I have had hours of stall cleaning time to ponder my equine journey. This has been a great opportunity to plan a path for the next stage of Life with Horses. …

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Meet ABHA Member and Trainer Lorin Price

Simple Yet Effective Tools   Everyone wants their horse to be more attentive to light pressure from both legs and reins.  A lot of my clients come to me and are working way too hard getting their horse to acknowledge cues. A great exercise that will encourage your horse to …

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The Art of Liberty Training for Horses

Attain New Levels of Leadership, Unity and Engagement with Your Horse True liberty, says Jonathan Field, is much more than simply removing equipment and stepping outside the pen or arena. It is moving with your horse, communicating only with intention, and creating a seamless, smooth, and rhythmic dance. “When you …

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101 Western Dressage Exercises for Horse and Rider

A Read and Ride Guide for Western Dressage by Jec Aristotle Ballou and Stephanie Boyles The rapidly growing equestrian discipline of western dressage applies the principles of dressage to the training of western pleasure and performance horses. Dressage work demands a horse to be responsive, supple and balanced in movement …

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Brent Rollins: Extreme Cowboy Racing 101 – Part 3

Part 3: Navigating Common Obstacles by Brent Rollins     In my last article I revealed some tips for greatly improving your cowboy race. In this article I will give advice on how to approach and execute some of the common obstacles you’ll encounter. Also, I will tell you how …

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ABHA: Developing a Training Checklist

Learning from ABHA Member Brock Loveland by Brock Loveland It’s helpful to develop a checklist for buying/selling and also as a way to stay on track when working with horses. A checklist can keep you more objective and focused, helping you see things as they really are. My own list …

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Mastering the Rolling Bridge

Teach Your Horse Focus with this Obstacle Challenge Mountain trail is based on real life situations found working on the ranch or navigating a trail. With the International Mountain Trail Challenge Association (IMTCA), it has become a discipline that shows off the perfect trail horse. This horse moves boldly and …

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Brent Rollins: Extreme Cowboy Racing 101 – Part 2

How to Plan Your Ride for High Scores by Brent Rollins In this article on cowboy racing I will offer tips for improving your performance as well as sharing some experiences from my first race. Remember, the most important thing is to have fun so try to stay calm. Competition …

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Brent Rollins: Extreme Cowboy Racing 101 – Part 1

My Introduction to a Popular Equine Sport by Brent Rollins The first Extreme Cowboy Race I ever saw was on TV with Craig Cameron commentating. It looked like great fun. I had heard of the race through a few people and was curious about it. Little did I know how …

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