"I don't wanna and you can't make me!" Has your horse ever said this to you? I know mine have! They stop, go sideways, back-up, even run away. It's called Avoidance Behavior... Avoidance behavior is anything a horse does instead of what they are supposed to be doing. Let's say you are taking your horse "Duke" to the wash rack for a quick hose down. Once you have … [Read more...] about I Don’t Wanna and You Can’t Make Me!
Western riding
Ride the Horse and Ride the Exercise
There is an ancient story of a rich and powerful King who gathered all the wisest men in his kingdom and asked them to take on a quest. The King asked them to search the world for something that was true... always and forever TRUE. The King wanted to know that there was at least one thing he could always count on, so he would always feel secure. The … [Read more...] about Ride the Horse and Ride the Exercise
What’s A Riding Style?
Which Style of Riding Should You Choose? Riders new to my facility are given the choice between English and Western riding. After some discussion most choose to start Western. A smaller number will choose English. An even smaller number will choose one style only to switch to the other. Does it make a difference? What is the difference between the styles? How do … [Read more...] about What’s A Riding Style?
Summer Vacation Tips
It's that time of year again. Those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer! By now I'm sure you have all your vacation plans in order but have you forgotten anything? Or anyone? How about your horse? I know, he doesn't get to go along, but who will be taking care of him? A few years ago, I was going out of town for work and vacations. All together I was going to be gone for about 3 … [Read more...] about Summer Vacation Tips
How To Choose A Riding Program, Part 3
More questions to ask before you sign up. 3. How many people will be in the same lesson? Most beginners benefit from private lessons and will make the most progress that way. Very young riders (under 7 yrs.) should always be in private lessons for safety reasons. Intermediate to advanced riders may do well with the interaction of group lessons. A Group lesson should have no … [Read more...] about How To Choose A Riding Program, Part 3