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"Give Your Horse A Want-To Attitude," from my FREE monthly newsletter

From the Learning to Ride a Horse Series:

"I treat the horse the same way. If I ask him to standstill, that's cleaning his room. I say "Clean your room." He says "No." I say "Fine." Now, what can I do that requires movement? It doesn't matter if I'm in the arena or the trail. In either place I can work on change of directions. I can work on his headset. I can get the horse working better off my legs or seat. And I can always work on speed control. I could do all kinds of different things. I can work on all those things when my horse wants to move. If my horse wants to move, I say, great, let's do it. Let's work on breaking at the poll, softening up your neck or following your nose; let's work on your leg speed; let's work on you moving off my legs. Let's do all these different things, and then, when I'm done, I'm going to ask the horse: "Do you want to clean your room, the garage and the patio? Or, do you want to just stand still?" These are all things I would have wanted to work on anyway..."

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Trailer Training Horses
A Downloadable Book

A sample from Day 5:

"While every horse, owner, and situation are different, certain issues crop up time and time again. This segment offers tips on what to do when your horse throws you a curve. I've also included some suggestions with regards to tying, horses that get frantic when the trailer moves and a few things "not to forget" when hauling state-to-state.

The Horse Backs Up as You Approach the Trailer
This should be expected at some point. The horse can only go six directions and he's certain to try "back" if he doesn't want to load or is frightened by the sight of an open trailer. Don't try to pull him forward, just move with the horse and keep tapping. You might try tapping harder and faster as he gets farther away - like a Geiger counter - but remember that at some point you'll have to level off the intensity because you want to irritate to motivate - not cause pain. The logic is this: If you're whacking at 4 lbs at 20 feet - what will you progress to by 200 feet? Don't even go there. If you keep moving with him and tapping, he'll find that backing is a waste of time. Also try: Practice your ground training as described during Days One and Two. That'll apply motivation and make him see that it's easier to do your bidding than to keep worrying about both you and the trailer."

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Showing

• Your First Horse Show
by Lydia V Kelly
While owning a riding a horse is a wonderful experience in itself, most riders eventually feel the urge to take their horse out into the world of horse showing. Showing is a...

• Your Groom—A Key Partnership in Horse Showing Success
by Kathy Keeley
Good grooms are worth their weight in gold at a horse show. The groom is a key behind-the-scenes partner in a successful show career and has his own role to play in making...

Spurs

• Horse Spurs and Its History
by Janine Carter
It is thought that the earliest spurs were probably made from bone or wood. Spurs have been used by horsemen and cowboys throughout the ages. In its earliest days the spur...

Stopping

• Get a Better Whoa Without a Bigger Bit
by Bonnie Martin
You can get a better stop from your without having to buy a more severe bit by learning some cues and timing techniques that will help your horse understand what you want it...

• Why Your Horse's Go Should Equal His Whoa and How to Accomplish It
by Bonnie Martin
It's not much fun to ride with others whose horses can't match yours in speed. There is no reason why different breeds and speeds of horses can't be ridden together if ...

Supplies

• Choosing The Right Horse Supplies
by David G. Petten
If you are thinking of owning a horse, there are many aspects you will need to consider before making any purchasing decisions. Owning your horse will be an investment, so...

Tack

• Finding Custom Horse Equipment
by David G. Petten
There are many different types of horse supplies and equipment that can be purchased for a number of reasons and uses. When you go to make your purchased, you will be faced...

• Horse Saddle Tack
by Janine Carter
The Western Saddle is used for "western riding" and is the saddle used on working horses on cattle ranches throughout the United States and especially in the west. The...

• Horse Tack
by Janine Carter
If you ride horses, you know that tacking up a horse refers to the equipment worn by a horse to allow us to ride them with more ease. There is a wide range of tack and all...

• Horse Tack And Equipment Basics, Helpful Hints
by David G. Petten
If you are thinking of owning a horse, there are several pieces of equipment you will need in order to properly care for and enjoy your horse. Since you will most likely want...

• Selling Horse Tack Online
by Stacey Christiansen
If you sell horse tack, or simply stock a small supply horse tack and supplies in your barn or stable for your clients, you should know that selling those same products...

Teeth / Dentistry

• Your Horse and the Mona Lisa Smile
by Jerry Carpos
Dentistry has become an extremely important part of equine care thus it should not be overlooked. More than any lasting horse portraits, horse dentistry is the ultimate key...

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Showing • Your First Horse Show by Lydia V Kelly While owning a riding a horse is a wonderful experience in itself, most riders eventually feel the urge to take their horse out into the world of horse showing. Showing is a...

• Your Groom—A Key Partnership in Horse Showing Success by Kathy Keeley Good grooms are worth their weight in gold at a horse show. The groom is a key behind-the-scenes partner in a successful show career and has his own role to play in making...

Spurs • Horse Spurs and Its History by Janine Carter It is thought that the earliest spurs were probably made from bone or wood. Spurs have been used by horsemen and cowboys throughout the ages. In its earliest days the spur...

Stopping • Get a Better Whoa Without a Bigger Bit by Bonnie Martin You can get a better stop from your without having to buy a more severe bit by learning some cues and timing techniques that will help your horse understand what you want it...

• Why Your Horse's Go Should Equal His Whoa and How to Accomplish It by Bonnie Martin It's not much fun to ride with others whose horses can't match yours in speed. There is no reason why different breeds and speeds of horses can't be ridden together if ...

Supplies • Choosing The Right Horse Supplies by David G. Petten If you are thinking of owning a horse, there are many aspects you will need to consider before making any purchasing decisions. Owning your horse will be an investment, so...

Tack • Finding Custom Horse Equipment by David G. Petten There are many different types of horse supplies and equipment that can be purchased for a number of reasons and uses. When you go to make your purchased, you will be faced...

• Horse Saddle Tack by Janine Carter The Western Saddle is used for "western riding" and is the saddle used on working horses on cattle ranches throughout the United States and especially in the west. The...

• Horse Tack by Janine Carter If you ride horses, you know that tacking up a horse refers to the equipment worn by a horse to allow us to ride them with more ease. There is a wide range of tack and all...

• Horse Tack And Equipment Basics, Helpful Hints by David G. Petten If you are thinking of owning a horse, there are several pieces of equipment you will need in order to properly care for and enjoy your horse. Since you will most likely want...

• Selling Horse Tack Online by Stacey Christiansen If you sell horse tack, or simply stock a small supply horse tack and supplies in your barn or stable for your clients, you should know that selling those same products...

Teeth / Dentistry • Your Horse and the Mona Lisa Smile by Jerry Carpos Dentistry has become an extremely important part of equine care thus it should not be overlooked. More than any lasting horse portraits, horse dentistry is the ultimate key...

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Hundreds of How-To Articles

GUEST AUTHOR
ARTICLE ARCHIVE (cont'd)

Showing

• Your First Horse Show
by Lydia V Kelly
While owning a riding a horse is a wonderful experience in itself, most riders eventually feel the urge to take their horse out into the world of horse showing. Showing is a...

• Your Groom—A Key Partnership in Horse Showing Success
by Kathy Keeley
Good grooms are worth their weight in gold at a horse show. The groom is a key behind-the-scenes partner in a successful show career and has his own role to play in making...

Spurs

• Horse Spurs and Its History
by Janine Carter
It is thought that the earliest spurs were probably made from bone or wood. Spurs have been used by horsemen and cowboys throughout the ages. In its earliest days the spur...

Stopping

• Get a Better Whoa Without a Bigger Bit
by Bonnie Martin
You can get a better stop from your without having to buy a more severe bit by learning some cues and timing techniques that will help your horse understand what you want it...

• Why Your Horse's Go Should Equal His Whoa and How to Accomplish It
by Bonnie Martin
It's not much fun to ride with others whose horses can't match yours in speed. There is no reason why different breeds and speeds of horses can't be ridden together if ...

Supplies

• Choosing The Right Horse Supplies
by David G. Petten
If you are thinking of owning a horse, there are many aspects you will need to consider before making any purchasing decisions. Owning your horse will be an investment, so...

Tack

• Finding Custom Horse Equipment
by David G. Petten
There are many different types of horse supplies and equipment that can be purchased for a number of reasons and uses. When you go to make your purchased, you will be faced...

• Horse Saddle Tack
by Janine Carter
The Western Saddle is used for "western riding" and is the saddle used on working horses on cattle ranches throughout the United States and especially in the west. The...

• Horse Tack
by Janine Carter
If you ride horses, you know that tacking up a horse refers to the equipment worn by a horse to allow us to ride them with more ease. There is a wide range of tack and all...

• Horse Tack And Equipment Basics, Helpful Hints
by David G. Petten
If you are thinking of owning a horse, there are several pieces of equipment you will need in order to properly care for and enjoy your horse. Since you will most likely want...

• Selling Horse Tack Online
by Stacey Christiansen
If you sell horse tack, or simply stock a small supply horse tack and supplies in your barn or stable for your clients, you should know that selling those same products...

Teeth / Dentistry

• Your Horse and the Mona Lisa Smile
by Jerry Carpos
Dentistry has become an extremely important part of equine care thus it should not be overlooked. More than any lasting horse portraits, horse dentistry is the ultimate key...