As 2020 comes to a close, I think we can all agree that we are tired and ready for the new year. The air around us is dropping to winter temperatures and the animals in our lives are feeling the…
How to Make the Best of Winter Training: Part 1
Tips for Horse’s Who Keep their Head behind the Vertical
Does your horse consistently suck their head back behind the vertical? Do you have a horse who doesn’t understand how to move forward through their top-line? It can be frustrating to have a horse who’s tendency is to suck their…
Working on Throughness on the Lunge Line
Last week we discussed the pyramid of training as part of our 3-part series on working through issues on the lunge line. Now we’re going to move from working through issues to building up musculature and a solid foundation for…
Lunging into Fall
Your boots crunch against the vibrant ground you walk on to get to the pasture. The air is crisp on your nose and your hands are warm in your pockets. As you walk, halter and lead rope slung over your…
5 Ways to Keep Lunging Interesting
You’re getting yourself and your horse ready for your weekly lunging session. You go to grab the cavesson or halter, the lunge line, and the whip. As you’re thinking about what you’re going to do for this session, you start…
Lunging to Become a Better Horse Person
Have you seen the videos of horses who nicker when their owners walk in the barn? Or the horses who never need to be caught because they walk right up to you? Maybe you’re looking for a new way to…
I can’t ride – what do I do?
You’ve just gotten a new horse, but he’s only green broke. You’re working with a trainer but you’re not ready to back your horse yet. Or, your horse is coming off of an injury and you really want to continue…
Lunging – Where to Begin
Maybe you’ve only lunged a horse when your trainer was around, or quickly before a show. You might have a horse who is just coming off of an injury and your vet says, “He needs to be lunged before you…
How to Teach Your Horse to Balance on the Lunge Line
Does your horse often stumble on the lunge line or trip over their own feet under saddle? Do you find yourself constantly having to pick your horse’s head up? Riding and working this way can be frustrating for you, and…
How to Teach Your Horse Ground Commands for Lunging
You’ve either seen a trainer or been the trainer on the other end – either way, you’ve seen a horse at the end of the lunge line completely ignoring any aids from his trainer! Have you ever been at a…