Behavioral problems when returning to work often are more about our expectations being unreasonable than about training.

Little things done daily create progress

To enjoy riding in pleasant spring weather, we must begin working in the not so pleasant winter weather

No hoof. No horse.

It’s time to put those chunky horses on a bit of a diet.

Can your trainer tell you how your aids affect what is happening on the inside of your horse?

Keep your horse moving

Painful horses will never be reliable or predictable. A painful horse is always more focused on escaping the discomfort than they are on...

Short cuts get you to the wrong place faster

Don’t negotiate halt

We are not miracle workers but we try.

Your horse is not trying to make you miserable

Have you ever paid attention to horses in herds? When do you hear them vocalizing? Generally when calling for a friend. They call out...

Slow is fast

Horses always revert to the level and expectations of the rider.

We are on our horses schedule. Our horses are not on our schedule.

Leaning will create lameness

Would your horse want to go on another “date” with you?

Find a way to make their no a yes without force.

If you don't show up for your horse, don't expect your horse to show up for you.