Excerpt from the Horseman’s Gazette Issue No. 32 Taking a young horse outside of the arena for the first few rides can be intimating for many riders. In the last issue Paul demonstrated how he would prepare in the arena first and then ways to help an insecure horse gain confidence outside. In this segment, […]
“I just want to go on a trail ride with my horse.” The anthem of so many riders. Myself included. There are plenty of horses who will happily pack people down the trail. I don’t happen to own such a horse and the price to buy one in New England is quite high. So my […]
Excerpt from the Horseman’s Gazette Issue No.18 Having a horse that wants to sneak a bite to eat when you’re on his back is a common problem. Bryan Neubert shows you a simple way that you can make it uncomfortable for him to reach for a bite, and kill his appetite for eating grass while […]
Riding the Hills by Sue Stuska, Ed.D. Common mistakes and how they can affect your horse when you are riding up and down hills. The 4-bar-J by Tom Moates A thoughtful essay about the history and the influence of great horsemen on the present. The Unforgettable by Bryan Neubert (read online) Bryan reflects on what he recalls as […]
Making The Right Thing Comfortable with Bryan Neubert (read online)A simple suggestion on how to respond to a horse who wants to keep looking at you out of one eye. Should You Start Your Own Colt? by Sylvana Smith (read online)Struggling with this important decision? Sylvana helps you reason through whether you’re the right rider […]
Written by Jeff Derby This article originally appeared in Eclectic Horseman Issue No.49 In a previous article I stated that gaining our horse’s attention is the initial step to effective communication (EH #39). Building on that idea, I’d like to discuss the importance of developing the habit of waiting in our horse. A familiar analogy […]
Written by Sue Stuska Ed.D. This article originally appeared in Eclectic Horseman Issue No.28 Riding outside over uneven terrain and around natural obstacles is a wonderful way to extend your training and is great fun. Riding out with others helps your horse to learn manners in company while letting you enjoy your friends. Whether trail […]