Horse training is no easy feat; it takes patience, dedication, and skill. However, there is no denying that the process, although arduous at times, is extremely rewarding in the long run. The younger ...

When leading a horse, the safest and most effective way is to walk beside him, rather than in front of him. If you walk beside his left shoulder, holding onto the halter rope or lead shank a few ...

Ponying is the term for leading one horse from another. The pony horse is the one you are riding; the ponied horse is the one being led. This a good way to exercise a horse you don’t have time to ride ...

TO QUOTE THE Glen Campbell song, “You Got to Try a Little Kindness” when training an unbroken or wild horse to willingly accept human touch and then respond to asked tasks. “The first step in all ...

Typically, this column centers around things to do to improve your horse’s training as they transition from racehorse to riding horse, but sometimes there are things worth talking about that fall into ...

In partnership with Equitation Science International, Purdue University offers a distinctive online certificate for horse enthusiasts and professionals seeking a more informed, ethical approach to ...

The Humane Society of the United States is announcing the first Rescue Horse Training Clinic to support centers that handle rescued horses that have been through traumatic experiences. The clinic will ...

Horses have been partners to humans for centuries, ranging in roles from war steed to ranch work to competitive sport and beyond. Over time, distinct training philosophies have been developed the ...