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By Marj Piazza The average horse you train wants to please. You can encourage this desire by showing appreciation when the horse correctly does what he has been asked. It is a good idea to choose a particular way to

by Marj Piazza Those horses that we refer to as “hot,” or highly-strung, have an above average energy level. They keenly surge forward from leg pressure and are constantly in motion. They chew on their bits, want to jog instead

by Karin Apfel Buddy was a young, green pony bought at auction who was to be used as a school horse. At this school, the older, more experienced students along with the instructors would often help Break in’ the new

By Sandy McCullough Has your horse ever stepped on you, and seemed to enjoy doing it? Does he do what he wants at the end of the lead rope, and drag you behind him? Does he push into you when

Schooling outside the arena not only provides a great mental break for horse and rider, it’s the best preparation for showing. by Susan Dudasik As a rider, are you tired of going around the same arena, doing the same things

Trainer Chris Irwin’s views on horse whispering and non-resistance riding. By Karin Apfel Has there really been a revolution in horse training?  With all of the talk going on about horse whisperers, non-resistant riding and bonding, have we traded in

“On Target Training” is a new approach to getting the most from your horse. by Karin Apfel About 25 years ago, a revolution occurred in the training of marine mammals to increase the safety and decrease the stress for both

by Rachel A. Morey Should you train your horse on your own or enlist the services of a professional. Rachel A. Morey specializes in schooling young horses and behavior rehabilitation: she helps you figure out what’s best for you. Whether

by Amy Harris Many horse people believe that grooming should be a time of calm and bonding between horse and rider. But if your horse evades capture, leads poorly, refuses to stand still, threatens to bite or kick, or is

by Karin Apfel True or False? Horses learn new things very slowly and only through much repetition. True or False? Horses cannot transfer information from one side of the brain to the other. For example, a horse ridden along a