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Bad Behavior - Prevent it in the First Place
The easiest way to control bad behavior is to prevent it in the first place. Find prevention tips to use in your training here.

Bomb Proofing a Horse
Horses are flight animals, whose very existence depends on recognizing danger and fleeing from it. However, to make a good mount, a horse needs to resist these instincts and trust its owner. Learn what is involved in the desensitivity training that helps a horse to become "bomb proof."

First Ride on a New Horse
Tips and techniques on working with a new horse for the first time. Do not jump in without reading this article first!

Ground Manners - Yielding
One of the first lessons in teaching proper ground manners to a green or rebellious horse is to respect the space of humans. By giving in to a pushy or overly affectionate horse, you are in essence yielding to them and lowering your ranking in your two-horse herd.

Horse Discipline the Natural Way
Does beating a horse improve its rideability? How to you apply correction when it is needed? Learn how natural horsemanship handles discpline.

Horse That Won't Go, Horse That Won't Stop
Does your horse refuse your cues? Learn how to retrain a horse that won´t go, along with tips for dealing with a horse that won´t stop.

Overcoming Fear
Have you had an accident that made you dread riding again? Are you a new rider who can´t seem to overcome your fear around horses? It´s a common problem, but numerous solutions are available to help you put the anxiety aside and return to doing what you love.

Riding Strategies - Improving Your Position
Improve your balance in the saddle by riding from your center. Strategies to become stronger and more centered in your daily riding.

Riding Strategies – Balanced Seat
A balanced seat will do three things for you: 1) Alleviate pain to your horse's back; 2) Make your horse more responsive to your cues; and 3) Result in less soreness for you when he moves into faster gaits.

Trail Riding Safety Tips
Trail riding is one of the great pleasures of horse ownership. However, if a rider does not consider trail safety first, it can turn into a nightmare trip. Make sure you are equipped to handle any trail emergency so you can relax and enjoy that ride.

Why Longeing is Necessary
New riders see trainers longeing (prounounced “lungeing”) horses in rings and wonder why such seemingly pointless, repetitive training is being performed. It’s dusty and tiring work. Is it really necessary?