Although I am not a fan of this, since like a lot things, if done appropriately, can be helpful and when abused do more damage.  So I post this with mixed emotions.  I can only hope that if…

  I still see far too many people blaming a horse for their instinctive fear responses. If you think like a horse and see the world as they do, it will help you understand and help them. Imagine…

It continues to amaze me that so many people try and control the world and the environment around their horse in attempt to feel in control and safe with their…

Is your horse biting, is he nipping or his he nuzzling?  Knowing the difference can increase your relationship with your horse.  I see lots and lots of…

Holy cow, I bet I got more jumps to judgment on this title than a horse with a cactus under his saddle.  Easy ladies, hear my out and you might even agree with what I have to say. I did a video…

Riding is the art of keeping a horse between you and the ground.  This is done with some luck, a good seat, balance, good equipment and of course a good Horse (Is there any other kind?).  I…

I recently undated my website with lots of new information: www.thinklikeahorse.org/   The following information is a model about the four stages of learning and how it relates to horses: 1-…

Too little land to support horse herds; Too many wild horses; No place for wild herds; BLM to euthanize over 30,000 Wild Mustangs; and many other head lines about…

I start with these blank arena diagrams... I find them useful for a number of things. 1. Memorizing regulation tests. 2. Learning the exact geometry of the arena. 3. Learning my exact tangent…

A common complaint among horses with a different approach   The navicular bone serves two purposes.  The first is that it acts as a shock absorber and fulcrum for…

The idea of the “perfect riding” music has been in my head since last Saturday night when I was fortunate enough to watch some of the best riders in the world compete in the Masters…

Have you ever been in a situation when riding your horse where his misbehaviour had you feeling vulnerable and out of control?  Most riders will experience this situation…

The average horse weighs at least five or six times the average human adult. So it doesn't take a rocket scientist to predict who's going to win if they get into a pulling contest. Humans who find…

The first horse I ever bought for myself was a registered Arabian mare. Her name was Rafsu and after all these years I can still remember her registration number. She was one of my two favorite horses…

  Your horse has just tried to bite you! You can't understand why this animal that you love and care for would behave in such a way. Horses that bite people are displaying…

What is Horse Chiropractic?   Horse Chiropractic, just like human chiropractic, is a drug-free addition to your animal's health care. Chiropractic can most importantly…

Okay… I admit I am a dressage rider, and am a little OCD… but this is part of my routine when I’m getting ready for a horse show, dressage show or an equestrian…

The topic I wanted to touch on today is a proper warm-up and cool down for winter riding. Most of us are riding to improve the performance of our horses, prepare for the spring show season, or just…

Before you can pick the perfect music for your horse, you need to understand the difference between rhythm and tempo. Many people use the words rhythm and tempo interchangeable, but they do not mean…

I have been asked a lot recently about why riders have such a hard time keeping their heels down. A heel that is not "down" may not have anything to do with the heel its self, but rather the…