Horses are really quick learners and allowing your horse to learn things on their own without your pressure can be really beneficial. By allowing your horse to use their natural curiosity and explore their world on their terms, they will naturally desensitize themselves. This can even save you training time in the long run. You may be thinking what is… Read More
Training
Is Your Horse Afraid of Bicycles?
If your horse is afraid of bicycles it can lead to a dangerous situation on a trail ride. There are several trails in our area that we share with bicyclists. I find it important to be aware of the rules when trail riding and that is that horses always have the right of way. That being said bicycles must yield… Read More
Groundwork for a Nervous Horse
If your horse is nervous or distracted, these groundwork exercises will help with getting your horse’s attention back on you. A lot of nervousness can stem from different situations that can’t be helped, such as weather- windy days or even a snap of cold can have your horse feeling his oats. Sometimes excess energy just needs to be redirected. I… Read More