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What does a typical day of training look like?
Question: Can you give me an outline of one of your typical rides? I just want some kind of idea of what you do with the horse, what you try to do yourself, and how long you took. Oh, also what you we… more →
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What does a typical day of training look like?
April wrote 4 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 4 days ago: Always teach your horse to move forward obediently Question: My mare whom I’ve had about 3 yrs, she … 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 →
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 →
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 →
What training can we put on a young Andalusian that trips all the time?
April wrote 4 months ago: Question: We have a 4-year-old Andalusian cross filly who trips a lot when being ridden. The other d … 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 →
My new horse is resistive and dangerous. I can't find a solution and need help.
April wrote 6 months ago: Question: I finally was able to save enough money to buy my first horse, after 12 years of riding. T … more →
How can I get my horse to walk straight?
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April wrote 7 months ago: Question: I love to take my 5 year old out on the trail, but what I’ve noticed is that she can … more →
How do you determine the price of a horse?
April wrote 7 months ago: What someone will pay is what a horse is worth Question: I am in love with this QH palomino mare, bu … more →
Why does my horse have a slow jog but a fast canter? Any tips on how I can slow the canter down?
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April wrote 7 months ago: Horses need to learn balance and lateral flexion for slower gaits Question: I was wondering if you h … more →
