Training horses

This is the first of a two-part article about a special horse of mine named Bellagio (barn name Geo), a nine-year-old Warmblood gelding I’ve had for about three years. He is super sensitive and doesn’t have a lot of natural confidence. When he came to me he was very explosive, would react at the slightest thing, and was becoming very dangerous to ride.

Groundwork exercises should be a crucial start to any early training regime. Here I outline five of my favourite groundwork exercises for horses!

A horse which has little or no manners when being handled on the ground can be problematic and present challenges. Depending on what bad ground…

Your a hobby equestrian with no experience training horses, until you buy a young horse who forces you to get some training experience! Or in my case, 4 horses & a pony who force you to! Some o…

Today, we're bringing you the new incarnation of the Aftercare Spotlight. Each month, we'll publish a column from a different person training an off-track

Practicing some simple groundwork will help make your horse easier to handle and more responsive under saddle. Check out these exercises.

Craig Cameron sets up his young horses for future success with instruction that lasts a lifetime. Follow his steps for handling weanlings and yearlings.

Learn how to master the long trot, a signature ranch riding move, with trainer Aaron Ralston. Includes tips to prevent breaking into a lope.

It takes on average 4-6 weeks to break in a horse in but that time span is based on several assumptions. If all the handling and preparatory work has been done properly then it should be plain sailing. The horse’s temperament and character can also dictate how smoothly the process ... Read More

Eventer JP Sheffield shares two exercises to improve you and your horse’s balance, rhythm and suppleness over a fence