I am writing about classical horse training methods because they are time tested and the best systematic approach to improving a horses physical fitness, balance, suppleness and responsiveness. In Part 1 of the horse training pyramid we covered the first three blocks, or base, of the pyramid. In these basic blocks we were looking to… Continue reading Horse Training Methods: The Horse Training Pyramid – Part 2
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Horse Training Equipment
I thought a post about horse training equipment would be a good follow up to the discussion about horse training techniques. My feelings about horse training equipment are generally, the less the better! No fancy equipment replaces correct training techniques, patience and consistency. That being said there are a few things that I use on… Continue reading Horse Training Equipment
Horse Training Techniques
I’ll bet you already are aware that there seem to be as many horse training techniques as there are trainers. What got me thinking about this today was an article by a gentleman named Monty Bruce who trains performance horses. All of the horse trainers that I admire have two things in common; first, knowingly… Continue reading Horse Training Techniques