Training

8 Ways to Engage the Hind End

No matter what discipline you ride, a horse that leans on your hands is not properly engaging his hind end, which will impact your dressage marks and more.

Developing Steady Hands

The so-called “invisible aids” are the Holy Grail of dressage, and a quiet hand may be the hardest to achieve. Keep reading for some tips and tricks.

Train Smart to Avoid Distress

The first step in resolving conflict behaviours such as bucking, baulking, rearing, bolting, or leaning on the bit, according to equine cognition expert Dr. Andrew McLean, is to understand the cause, which is often confusion caused by inconsistent aids.

Jump into Dressage

Whether at a show or just to break up the monotony of a long winter indoors, this mix of dressage and jumping can be a refreshing and challenging addition to your training program.

Just Say “No” to Refusals

Jessica Phoenix shares her training system for instilling straightness and confidence in young or green horses, ensuring smooth sailing on the cross-country course.