Even though yearling horses are too young to safely ride, these 10 yearling activities can build trust and prepare them to thrive in eventual saddle training.

Bombproof is a term used in the horse world to describe a horse that isn’t afraid of anything; the idea is that a bomb could go off a few feet away from the horse and it wouldn’t even flinch. The way to make your horse bombproof is by putting them through desensitizing training. Desensitizing is […]

Raising a horse can be an immensely rewarding experience. Here are ten things to do with a foal that you can use to train, enjoy, and bond with your foal.

Though horses take years to mature, you can still make the most of those early days. Learn how to care for and train your young horse.

Learn why spending time on a patience pole can improve your relationship with your horse and make your time in the saddle more successful.

As a beginner, there are few basic horse groundwork exercises that you should consistently work on until you have mastered them. FREE printable .PDF Training Log!

Learn how to apply basic training methods to teach your horse to respond to a cue from reins placed on their neck rather than direct rein contact with the bit

Whether you call it "backing", "backing up", "going backwards", "rear back" or "rein back", training your horse to back is one of those fundamental stepping stones (or Cornerstones, if you will), to having a well trained horse. While "backing" your horse, or getting him to go backwards seems like a no-brainer, it's actually a very difficult task you're asking of your horse that demands athleticism and complete obedience. It can be difficult to train properly...click the pin to learn more!

Introducing your horse to obstacles is a great way to help them become calmer, braver horses. The thing is, we spend so much money on our horses, it is nice every once in a while to look at some low-cost ways to help with our horsemanship. These five free or cheap DIY horse obstacles do just that. These obstacles are great for horses, ponies, burros, donkeys and mules.

Grooming is an essential and very important element of a horse’s overall health. A regular grooming routine ensures that your horse is able to maintain…