Blogs about: General Riding Answers
Jane Savoie: Canter leads
April wrote 2 hours ago: How do I Get My Horse To Pick Up the Correct Canter Lead Every Time? Jane Savoie and 'Moshi' … more →
What does a typical day of training look like?
April wrote 2 days ago: Question: Can you give me an outline of one of your typical rides? I just want some kind of idea of … more →
My horse refuses to move forward.
April wrote 2 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 →
My horse has an odd angle to her back legs.
April wrote 2 weeks ago: Good straight legs Question: I have a 4-year-old, 17HH Dutch Warmblood mare that’s got an odd angle … more →
Building stalls and getting an unbroke horse to move foward
April wrote 2 weeks ago: Question: I had a question about building stalls, I don’t have a huge barn but its a pretty go … 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 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 →
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 →
When do you transition from the snaffle to a shank bit?
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April wrote 1 month ago: Question: I’m a little confused about the timing for changing bits. I have been using an O ring snaf … 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 →
What are the differences between rein aids in Western and English riding?
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April wrote 1 month ago: Western draped rein Question: What are the differences between rein aids in Western and English? I h … 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 →
What is the difference between Hunter-Under-Saddle and Hunter Pleasure classes?
April wrote 2 months ago: Question: What’s the difference between Hunter Under Saddle class and a Hunter Pleasure class? I hav … 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 →
