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Two people in riding gear handle energetic chestnut horses outdoors. The image is split, with WINTER and snowflakes on the left, and RIDING TIPS on a blue banner on the bottom right. Trees are visible in the background.

Brrr! Riding in this Winter Weather?

I really have nothing to complain about the winter, given that I live in Southern California and it really does not get that cold, but when it rains, our arenas flood and we can’t…
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A person in riding gear mounts a brown horse with white leg wraps in an outdoor arena, using a mounting block. The text MOUNT Safely appears at the bottom of the image. Trees are visible in the background.

How to Mount Your Horse Safely!

Believe it or not, mounting can be just as dangerous as riding itself. If your horse happens to move or spook, right as you are getting on, things can go sideways in a hurry….
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A person in riding gear stands next to a brown horse wearing white leg wraps, holding its reins. Large text reading RESPECT? appears to the left, highlighting the importance of horse respect in training on an outdoor riding arena.

Does your horse respect you?

We adore our horses, but they are big animals and it’s crucial for our safety that they respect us and know not to cross certain lines. This week’s video takes you through some simple…
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A person’s hand strokes a horse’s back, with a rider hugging a horse in the corner. White heart doodles and “Bonding with your Horse” highlight the special horse relationship captured in this image.

Bonding with your horse

Whether you’re a new horse owner, a hobby rider, or a high-level competition rider, you’ll know that the experience of bonding with a horse is one of the most special feelings on earth. Bonding time…
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A person leads a relaxed horse through groundwork exercises outdoors. Text on the image reads "3 GroundWork and daily exercises." The scene is set in a sandy area with trees in the background.

3 Groundwork Exercises for a relaxed and focused horse

When your horse is relaxed and focused on the ground, it will transfer over into the riding. I am a huge believer in groundwork, and adding just a few simple exercises to your routine…
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A person in riding gear stands beside a white horse in an outdoor arena, with trees in the background. The word Confidence is written in large white letters, highlighting key horse confidence tips for riders and ways to build confidence with your horse.

3 Tips to Build Confidence with Your Horse

Having confidence with your horse can come down to many things, but being in control on the ground with them is one of the first places you can start. It sets you up to…
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desensitizing groundwork

Desensitize your Horse: Flag Groundwork

I wanted to share with you guys this little clip that I did working with my horse Harvey on desensitizing him with groundwork. It’s a great tool to use to help get your horse…
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safety first

How to Stay Safe Around Horses: Horse Body Language

How to Stay Safe Around Horses: Horse Body Language If you’ve spent any time around horses, it’s more than likely that you’ve been hurt or injured. You may have been kicked, bitten, bucked off,…
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A person in riding gear examines a good horse’s front leg in a stable, with a few people and coats visible in the background—perhaps part of the horse buying process or helping someone find a horse.

How to Find a Good Horse

In today’s video I just wanted to share a little about my trip to Europe. I had a wonderful time, and now I want to share a few tips on what to look for…
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