Accepting Bad Behavior
Accepting Bad Behavior
By Charles Wilhelm
I remember growing up and hearing that we must use light hands and not pull on our horses. However, when...
The Importance of Communication With Your Horse and Trainer
The Importance of Communication With Your Horse and Trainer
By Charles Wilhelm
In communication with your horse, one of the first things to understand...
Handling a Horse That is Nervous at Shows
Handling a Horse that is Nervous at Shows
By Charles Wilhelm
I received a question about a really nice thoroughbred off the track that does very...
The Importance of a Solid Forward Cue
The Importance of a Solid Forward Cue
I believe that the forward cue is the most misunderstood and misused of the riding cues. It is often...
Evaluating a Horse
Evaluating a Horse
When I am looking for a horse I start by looking at conformation. While not the most critical aspect it is an...
Do You Have a Partnership or a Relationship With Your Horse?
Do You Have a Partnership or a Relationship With Your Horse?
By Charles Wilhelm
Partnership conjures up a notion that there is harmony between you and...
The Skills Needed for Trail Riding
The Skills Needed for Trail Riding
A horse that goes out on the trail should be one of the most well trained horses because the...
Balance and Collection
Balance and Collection
By Charles Wilhelm
We often hear the words “balance” and “collection” along with a variety of methods of achieving these goals for our...
I Hope I Can and I Hope He Will
I Hope I Can and I Hope He Will
By Charles Wilhelm
What I have discovered in working with and training horses is the importance of...
Control of the Shoulders, Ribcage and Hips
Control of the Shoulders, Ribcage and Hips
Control of the shoulders, ribcage and hips is required in order to do a great many things including...
Training a Horse Using Dressage Principles
What it Means to Train a Horse Using Dressage Principles – Part II
Last month we covered the need for a solid forward cue, a...
What it Means to Train a Horse Using Dressage Principles
What it Means to Train a Horse Using Dressage Principles – Part I
By Charles Wilhelm
There is a lot of current interest in the principles...
Why Do We Need All The Gadgets?
Why Do We Need All The Gadgets?
By Charles Wilhelm
I think there is a lot of misconception about the many, many types of equipment available....
What is a “Broke Horse?” – Part II
What is a “Broke Horse?” - Part II
By Charles Wilhelm
Last month we talked about some of the problems horses can exhibit and the different...
What is a “Broke Horse?”
What is a “Broke Horse?”
By Charles Wilhelm
We hear the term broke horse and sometimes it has a negative connotation as if it is describing...
Finding the Horse that is Right for You
Finding the Horse that is Right for You
By Charles Wilhelm
There are many things to consider when you decide to buy a horse. There is...
Trail Tips
Trail Tips
by Charles Wilhelm
A lot of problems happen out on the trail because we don’t do any, or the right preparation. I am...
The Versatile Tarp
The Versatile Tarp
By Charles Wilhelm
Does your horse get nervous when there are things on the ground near his legs? Do dogs, chickens, even small...
Teaching Your Horse to Accept the Clippers
Teaching Your Horse to Accept the Clippers
By Charles Wilhelm
Do you have a battle with your horse every time you try to clip his bridle...
Getting Results From Your Training
Getting Results From Your Training
By Charles Wilhelm
Someone recently said to me that she had watched Richard Winters, myself, and some of the other well-known...
Use of the Rein Aids
Use of the Rein Aids
By Charles Wilhelm
I am often asked if it is correct to ride with a loose rein or if contact should...
Having Fun With the Ball
Having Fun With the Ball
You may have seen me use the ball or have seen it on my website. It is about 36 inches...
