To play is to win. Not playing at all is the only way ever you lose. Failure… is giving up. Not succeeding at the task is not the same as failure. People often confuse not succeeding with failure. The truth is, I often don’t accomplish my goals with my horse…

I encourage you to stop leaning on old, outdated teachings and take a deeper dive in to the technicalities of good horsemanship. Regarding stirrup length, there is a logical and natural place for your leg to hang off your horse’s side. …

Yes… sort of… and no. They are wired to be hyper aware and can pick up on subtle, almost imperceptible cues from their environment, meaning they can sometimes sense what you’re asking for before you feel like you’re even asking. That’s observable science any horse person can confirm. That isn’t…

Because love and respect are two different things that don’t work on the same level. Your horse should love and respect you. But you loving them doesn’t make them respond to your suggestions. And you demanding respect, doesn’t make them love you. Both these things need your attention… separately. “I…

Yes, horses can have learning disabilities. Brains, whether human or not, can be susceptible to trauma and injury which means a horse could suffer injury or traumatic experience and rewire how they see the world and how they remember things day to day. …

I know you know this already, but sometimes… even something you know, you need to be reminded of. At least that’s true for me. There is a difference between having a horse that is capable of responding and having a horse that consistently responds. …

The argument for treats as rewards for horses, by Don Jessop If you’re a trainer that doesn’t like to use treats with horse’s I have two things to say, and they’re both nice so don’t worry. First, it’s okay. I understand why you don’t promote treats. I’ve mapped out the…

The 6 categories of horse activities These 6 categories encompass all horsemanship activities and they simply describe the mode of application. Category one: One lead rope Groundwork with a single lead rope (in various lengths) and halter for basic day to day application, plus preparation for other activities. Category two…

It’s a good question. Here’s some data for you… The average new horse owner spends the first few years trying to get good at riding. But don’t confuse riding for “good” with horses. Riding is the mere act of not falling off. If those rides prove to be generally safe…