To teach a horse to back up under a saddle, first teach the horse the term "back" while on...

Cinching a saddle properly takes practice, as it should be tight enough to keep the saddle...

Neck reining is a method of indirect reining that trains the horse to respond to very...

Training a horse to jog or lope begins with good groundwork where the horse learns both verbal...

Leading a horse is done through positive reinforcement, gentle pressure and vocal cues. Train...

Walking under and behind a horse is a great way to get the horse comfortable with human contact...

To teach a horse to open his mouth, give the animal a piece of carrot, let the horse lick...

Horses might walk off while being mounted to regain their balance, so training them from an...

Teaching a horse to mount from both sides is important for a variety of situations, and it can...

Hobble training requires slowly getting the horse used to new things it might be afraid of, such...

Rope halters are better than webs and buckles because it creates a stronger hold and even...

Teaching a horse to bow down can be done using a carrot as a lure and positive reinforcement...

Using legs while riding is a method of steering the horse by apply pressure with the thighs...

Direct reining and indirect reining differ as direct reining applies direct pressure to the...

One rein riding using a halter and lead rope is a great way to break in green horses or to...

Picking out a bit for a horse depends on the animal's experience and training, as certain bits areâ€

Training a horse not to kick is done by spending time near the horse, grooming the horse, handling..

A young horse can be trained to accept a rider through a process of leaning on the horse...

Mounting a western saddle on a horse requires first brushing down the horse's back, laying down...

Breaking a horse, also known as starting the horse, involves plenty of handling...