Blogs about: Equine Behavior Problems
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My horse refuses to move forward.
Always teach your horse to move forward obediently Question: My mare whom I’ve had about 3 yrs, she is 8, was abused, was flipped over because of being backed up aggressively by some asshole trainer, … more →
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My horse refuses to move forward.
April wrote 3 days ago: Always teach your horse to move forward obediently Question: My mare whom I’ve had about 3 yrs, she … more →
My horse keeps needing harsher bits and hackamores. Help!
April wrote 6 days ago: This bit, in the wrong hands, is abuse Question: Hello I have an 8 yr. old reg. quarter horse and he … more →
How can I change the behavior of a young colt from acting like a stallion?
April wrote 1 week ago: Question: We have a colt pony that is approx. 18 months old. He ran the pasture with our 2 geldings … more →
A 'cinchy' mare gets a tune up on manners while saddling.
April wrote 2 weeks ago: Question: I have a problem when I tack up my horse, Thea. Bridling she is fine, placing the saddle o … more →
My 17 month old colt is turning bad!
April wrote 2 weeks ago: Question: Hi, I have a colt 17 mths, I have recently purchased who is sweet and friendly until it co … more →
My Thoroughbred cross is suddenly behaving badly!
April wrote 1 month ago: Question: I bought a 4yr old tbx gelding 3 months ago and am concerned by his behavior. He was initi … more →
Am I on the right track training a dangerous, rearing horse?
April wrote 1 month ago: Question: Hi there like you I have a reputation for riding and re-training horses that are deemed da … more →
Why are horses aggressive at feeding and what can you do about it?
April wrote 1 month ago: Question: My horse is mean at feeding time. She pins her ears back and lunges at the hay in my hands … more →
How can a green rider progress on a green horse with very little help?
April wrote 1 month ago: Question: I have a Quarab mare and one main bad habit she has, is that she is herd bound. The people … more →
Should I use a chain to lead my horse?
April wrote 1 month ago: Question: Can I use a chain on my horse? When I lead him, he pulls his head down to eat anything on … more →
Using Natural Horsemanship in Hunter/Jumper training
April wrote 2 months ago: Question: Can you integrate Natural Horsemanship into jumper training? I read your dressage article … more →
How can I keep my horse from breaking into the canter from the trot all the time?
April wrote 2 months ago: Question: My horse breaks into the canter from the trot all the time. Why would she do this and how … more →
How do you use a crop on a disobedient horse?
April wrote 2 months ago: Question: My coach wants me to smack my horse when he misbehaves. He is starting to get bucky and wa … more →
How much is too much in regards to horse training?
April wrote 2 months ago: Cowboy and April - The first groundwork day. Question: How much is too much in regards to training? … more →
The 3 Secrets To Horse Training
April wrote 2 months ago: Question: I board my horse and I see her and ride one to three days a week. My horse was professiona … more →
How can I slow down the trot on my Arabian mare?
April wrote 4 months ago: Question: I have an Arabian mare that will trot so fast! I tried your circling routine, but she is n … more →
How can I get my Oldenburg to not over-jump everything?
April wrote 5 months ago: Question: My 6 year old Oldenburg over-jumps everything then lands in a big heap with a grunt. These … more →
My Quarter horse mare needs better canter departs.
April wrote 5 months ago: Question: I have a Quarter Horse mare who is very calm tempered which I love. My problem is getting … more →
If we are predators, how can we ride horses?
April wrote 5 months ago: Question: If we are predators, how is it that we are able to connect and work with horses? Answer fr … more →
