Excerpt from the Horseman’s Gazette Issue No. 33 The turnaround is taught with quite a few varying instructions for the rider… often times actually hindering proper and free movement for the horse. In this segment Wendy Murdoch helps a student rider learn to ask her horse to turn around without getting in his way. Understanding […]

Excerpt from the Horseman’s Gazette Issue No. 33 Dragging a log is something that is required in many show events and also necessary preparation for real world jobs. In this segment Trevor Carter helps one of his students prepare a horse to drag a log and stay safe while accomplishing this goal. The original length […]

Excerpt from the Horseman’s Gazette Issue No. 33 Some young horses can develop the habit of getting their tongue over the bit. An acceptable method for discouraging this would be to tie the snaffle bit up in their mouth where a horse couldn’t get their tongue over it and learn to carry the bit comfortably. […]

Excerpt from the Horseman’s Gazette Issue No. 33 The leg yield is one of the first maneuvers that riders explore in Dressage but it also is one that can easily be done incorrectly. With the help of some cones Jim explains how you can set your horse up for success and do a lot less […]

Excerpt from the Horseman’s Gazette Issue No. 33 In this segment you will have more exposure to the traditions of the Garrocha, an historical cattle handling tool from Spain and see how it can benefit you and your horsemanship. Alice Trindle demonstrates how you would get started by exposing your horse to the pole with […]