Horses And All Things Equine

Of course, horses are unable to talk to let you know specifically what’s on their mind, but in their own way they are trying to communicate with you all the time. If you try to learn what their body language is attempting to tell you, in turn you learn to communicate better with your horse. [...]

Equestrian riders and horse trainers apply a combination of methods in which to communicate with their horses. Equestrian tradition refers to these as “aids” which are subdivided into two basic categories, “natural” and “artificial” aids.
Natural aids are those that direct the horse supported through just the rider’s body, which include the legs, shifting of body [...]

If you take the time and effort to teach your horse a lesson, you gradually create a connection that will continue to grow as time goes on. The more you connect with a horse, the the more the horse develops into a safer horse to be around. No other lesson holds true than getting a [...]

Standing still does not come natural to horses. Just watch horses grazing out in the field, they are steadily moving about.
Nevertheless, teaching a horse to stand still is one of the most basic you train a horse under the saddle, first, you must teach them to stand quietly for grooming, the vet, and the farrier. [...]