Backing up is not a natural gait for horses. It is very rare to see a horse back more than 2 or 3 steps on their own. Most of the time,...

Do you teach your horse or do you train your horse? Is there a difference? According to Merriam Webster, the definition of "train,...

Read the 5 part Equitation Articles starting with Equitation - The Heel now! Equitation is the base for all of our riding. When there is...

Did you miss Equitation - Arms and Hands (Part 4 of 5)? Read now. Equitation is the base for all of our riding. When there is a solid...

Did you miss Equitation - Torso and Shoulders (Part 3 of 5)? Read Now. Equitation is the base for all of our riding. When there is a...

Did you miss Equitation - The Knee to the Seat (Part 2 of 5)? Read Now. Equitation is the base for all of our riding. When there is a...

Transitions You may have heard the saying, "All training takes place in the transitions." Whether you have heard the saying or not, it...

Building Blocks Training horses or riders is a progression of building blocks. The basic building blocks need to be in place before...

Did you miss Equitation - The Heel (Part 1 of 5)? Read now. Equitation is the base for all of our riding. When there is a solid...

Equitation is the base for all of our riding. When there is a solid foundation to your body and position, it allows you to interact and...

It is very important to understand the foot falls of our horses and how they correlate to our riding.  When we understand the foot falls...

It is very important to understand the foot falls of our horses and how they correlate to our riding.  When we understand the footfalls...

Warming up is a great way for you and your horse to start your ride off to an incredible start. All athletes, professional and non, will...