There’s that word again … “feel.” It can be so elusive. What does that mean? And most importantly, how can you develop it? To me[…]

I was recently asked to describe a maneuver I call the “emergency brake.” It is fundamentally a two-handed stop which is used in a variety[…]

When someone asks this question, it’s never an easy one to answer. “How do I know if this is the right horse for me? I[…]

You’ve heard it before. Someone shouts, “Stop leaning!” Immediately it feels like someone put your finger in a light socket. Your eyes bug out and[…]

Have you ever said, “Well, moving forward, let’s __________ .” You let go of anything that holds you back. You look to what you want[…]

If you’re like me I bet you want your horse to stand still when you get on. Of course you do. You would like to[…]

It’s a natural instinct. When your horse gets nervous and starts “antsing” around, you try and calm him by looking down at him, petting him[…]

Factors to Consider When Preparing Your Horse Horses emerge from a stall or a pasture in a very specific state of mind, body and emotion.[…]

Have you ever had someone tap you on the arm to get your attention? Your response was probably to turn and see what was going[…]

What does flexing your horse mean to you? There are lots of ways people apply this idea of flexing to their personal style of riding.[…]