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No Excuses! Education and Training Progress Can Continue During a Pandemic
Does the pandemic have you feeling stuck in your riding? Do you long for some... -
“Ride like nobody's watching.” Photo by Anna BlakeTraining Your Horse to Hate the Arena – Less Correction, More Direction
Does your horse go better out of the arena? It seems like some horses just... -
Safety and aging
5 things to make the transition to our senior years easier It’s really hard for... -
Photo courtesy of Anna BlakeHow to be Your Performance Horse’s Best Friend – Listen to Horses in Their Own Language
The horse is relaxed and soft, volunteering his best answer to the rider’s quiet cues.... -
Photo by Kim RoeHow to Take a Riding Lesson – Eight Ways to be a Good Student
Many articles are written on how to find a good instructor. This article will focus... -
The Canter is a three-beat gait. Photo by Kim Roe.Rhythm of the Gaits
“Rhythm is the term used for the characteristic sequence of footfalls and timing of a... -
When Your Trainer Yells “Go Forward”
The ability to ride your horse forward is an important basic no matter your discipline. ... -
Large Animal Rescue: Educate Yourself, Veterinarians, and First Responders in this Specialty Rescue
Many of us grew up watching “Lassie”. The poor collie kept busy leading rescuers to... -
Consider the Safety Risks of Riding or Driving During This Epidemic
A letter from concerned reader One of the things we may not think about is... -
The COVID-19 Dilemma
Information from a Veterinarian for Horse and Pet Owners COVID-19 is a term that has... -
Consider the Safety Risks of Riding or Driving During This Epidemic
A letter from a concerned reader. I was thinking about our sport, the virus and... -
Photo by Kim RoeWait! – Give Your Horse Time to Learn
In this day and age of instant everything, waiting can be hard to do, especially... -
Did You Know? You Can Now Order an Ad Online!
For Your Convenience! Sell your horse, trailer, truck, tack, real estate, product, service, event... -
Four Ways to Up Your Groundwork Game
#1 Let the horse digest a correction. When you make a correction and your horse... -
Media Barn: 55 Corrective Exercises for Horses
Resolving Postural Problems, Improving Movement Patterns, and Preventing Injury By Jec Aristotle Ballou Over... -
Trainer’s Corner: Give Your Horse the Responsibility
Direct Your Horse and Let Him Do His Job By Evan Bonner Does your... -
Have You Had a Scary Accident with Your Horse?
We would like to share your experience so other riders or handlers can learn from... -
Trainer’s Corner: How to Put Your Horse in Balance – Part 2
Bending Aids and an Exercise By Lynn Palm Last month I described what correct... -
Media Barn: Book Review – Ride Better with Christoph Hess
Christoph Hess, a Fédération Equestre International (FEI) “I” Judge in both dressage and eventing, is... -
Online Exclusive: Should You Buy a Young Horse?
Raising a Baby Deserves Careful Consideration By Kim Roe Purchasing a young horse (weanling... -
The Broke Horse: Part 2
In the Saddle By Allison Trimble Once a horse is being ridden, the wide... -
Trainer’s Corner: How to Put Your Horse in Balance with Bending – Part 1
Sequence of the Aids By Lynn Palm Have you ever ridden a horse on... -
The Broke Horse: Part 1
What Does it Mean When Trainers Say a Horse is Broke? By Allison Trimble ... -
Basics of Balance
Establish Good Communication through Aids By Lynn Palm It’s essential that horses are balanced... -
When Lack of Control Takes a Toll
Problems on the Trail Indicate a Hole in Basic Training By Jill Holdal and Julie... -
On the Trail: Beating a Spook
Help your horse stay calm and spook-free on the trail with these tips from Clinton... -
Western Dressage Tips
A Closer Look at Tack By Lynn Palm Any time you get into a... -
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Dealing with an Ear Pinner
Build a Partnership with Your Horse By: Lynn Palm If you’ve spent much time... -
On Having Grit
Part 3: Effort Counts Twice By Laura Schonberg Last month, we discussed Dr. Angela... -
Foal Training Success Tips
Follow these tips from Clinton Anderson to get your partnership with your foal off to... -
Let the Worries Go!
The Top 10 Misunderstandings and Concerns About Competitive Trail Riding By Tammy Vasa, NATRC ... -
On Having Grit
Part 2: Distracted by Talent? By Laura Schonberg I’m guilty: at a riding lesson... -
Creating Financial Sustainability on Horse Properties
Can Being Eco-Friendly Help Your Bottom Line? By Alayne Blickle Have you heard the... -
Beyond the First Touch – Obtaining and Training Wild Mustangs – Part 3
One Woman’s Process for Obtaining and Training Wild Mustangs, Part 3 By Adrienne Devoe The... -
April 2018 Cover Story: Heidi Snider Kauffman
Leading with Love at Hillcrest Training When you drive up the long driveway to... -
Horse Training Wisdom
Horse Training Wisdom Begins with the Human by Allison Trimble I haven’t trained horses... -
Colt Starting Success Tips
Horse trainer Clinton Anderson talks candidly about his experience starting colts and why the first... -
The First Steps with Your Mustang
One Woman’s Process for Obtaining and Training Wild Mustangs, Part 2 By Adrienne Devoe ... -
Book Review: Foundation to Achieve Success
by Steve Rother Want to feel more confident when riding? Would you like to... -
Don’t Let Winter Slow You Down
Tips for Making Progress All Winter Long by Allison Trimble Winter riding in the... -
Why Cross-tie Young Horse 24/7?
Q: Hi Al, I know quite a bit about horses but not training young ones.... -
Soft Eyes
Centered Riding Basic Valuable in Emergency by Alys Culhane Centered Riding founder Sally Swift... -
Staying Safe on the Ground
Stay Aware and Develop Correct Habits by Allison Trimble Last month we talked about... -
Master Your Mountain Trail Pattern
Proper Preparation Necessary for Success by Mark Bolender The most important thing a judge... -
Gentle Horse Academy Launches ONLINE Courses
As horse stewards (owners) search for non-violent alternatives to training their horses Missy... -
Shana Terry Shares Incredible Partnership with Her Horse
Shana Terry shares an incredible partnership with her horse Marty. Watch what happens when... -
Certified Horsemanship Association Produces More Professional Safety Videos That Can Be Found on YouTube and Uploaded to Your Own Websites
The Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) recently finished five more 3 – 10 minute safety videos...
