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What to do When Your Horse Ignores a One Rein Stop

May 15, 2020 Robin Bradford Clinton Anderson, Monthly Editorial

Here’s a scenario that’s common for a lot of riders: They’re riding their horse on the trail and the horse spooks and takes off. When they do a One Rein Stop to regain control of

Foundation is Everything

April 15, 2020 Robin Bradford Clinton Anderson, Monthly Editorial

Foundation is everything. You don’t appreciate a good foundation until you don’t have it. Think about that. If you’ve got a well-built house, you don’t give its foundation a second thought. But if you’re living

The Importance of a Good Attitude

February 14, 2020 Robin Bradford Clinton Anderson, Monthly Editorial

Only stop working your horse when he has a good attitude and is respecting you as the leader, or at the very least, has a better attitude than when you started your training session. When

The Hot Potato Give

January 13, 2020 Robin Bradford Clinton Anderson, Monthly Editorial

The first step to teaching a horse how to collect is to teach him to give to the bit, period. Always start at the standstill, and then progress through the gaits as the horse understands.

Incorporate Everyday Objects Into Your Training Program

December 15, 2019 Staff Writer Clinton Anderson, Monthly Editorial

Courtesy of Downunder Horsemanship When it comes to training your horse, your imagination is your greatest tool. The more creative you can be in your lessons, the more interested your horse will be in his

Curb Eating on the Trail

November 15, 2019 Staff Writer Clinton Anderson, Monthly Editorial

Courtesy of Downunder Horsemanship If you have a horse that’s too busy eyeing up his next meal on the trail rather than paying attention to you, use these steps to regain control. A horse can

Collection is Not About a Look

September 15, 2019 Staff Writer Clinton Anderson, Monthly Editorial

Courtesy of Downunder Horsemanship Collection should feel light in your hands, not heavy. In other words, don’t worry about where your horse’s head is at; you’re only concerned with how he feels in your hands.