I was having a conversation the other day that led to us talking about trainer tune-ups and realized this was something I really needed to share with everyone. So first off, what do I mean when I say “trainer tune-up”? I’m talking about the traditional show ring training program where Read more
A problem horse is generally defined as any horse that is difficult or dangerous to work with. More commonly any horse that doesn’t comply is labeled a problem horse. While this is a convenient way to lump a wide variety of horses together it doesn’t say anything about what is Read more
I get asked a lot about my feelings on feeding horses treats or using treats to encourage certain behaviors. I can never fully explain my thoughts on food rewards since it is much more complicated than a simple “I love them” or “I hate them”. Treats serve to make undesirable Read more
There are two distinct schools of thought in determining the correct rein length. Some people will say you should ride with a short rein until your horse earns the right to have a long rein. Others will tell you to ride with a long rein until you have earned the Read more