Category: Correction Behavioral Issues

Maintaining Gaits and Fixing Lazy Gaits

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Author's Note: This is a rewrite of an older post. My approach to teaching a horse to maintain gaits on his own has changed, so I have included a new…
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How do I pick up my horse’s shoulder?

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Do you have problems with picking up leads? Dropping leads? Lopsided circles? A horse that is heavy on the forehand? Do you know what all these problems have in common?…
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The Mechanics of Bolting (and How to Prevent It)

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Bolting is one of the most terrifying habits for a horse to develop as well as one of the most dangerous. Anyone who has ever had the misfortune of riding…
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The Mechanics of Rearing

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  Rearing is every rider's nightmare. The biggest fear for most riders when a horse rears is that they will flip over backwards. This is a legitimate concern for some…
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Bucking the System: Mechanics and Prevention of Bucking

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Bucking is arguably the most dangerous behavior a horse can develop. It can quickly become a habit if not addressed immediately. But, before you can understand how to stop your…
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The Panic Button: How to Avoid Making a Bad Situation Worse

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  Even the best horses have bad days. No matter how broke your horse is, no matter how seasoned or how well trained, every horse can have a bad day.…
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Toddlers in Timeout: Is this really a human phenomenon?

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Even if you’re not a parent, you’ve probably been an aunt, uncle, or cousin to a toddler at some point. So, you’ve probably experienced the joys of dealing with a…
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