When to Transition to a Bridle
When to Transition to a Bridle
A snaffle bit is a great educational tool and makes learning easy for a young horse. Last time we...
Ten Secrets Every Horse Wants its Owner to Know – Part II
Ten Secrets Every Horse Wants its Owner to Know
– Part II –
-By Charles Wilhelm-
Last time I discussed six important “secrets” or training tips to...
Dealing With a Horse That Pulls Back
Dealing With a Horse That Pulls Back
Does your horse pull back when tied to a rail or the trailer? Horses that continually pull back...
How Much Time Should You Spend Training Your Horse
How Much Time Should You Spend Training Your Horse
-By Charles Wilhelm-
Each horse is different and the amount of time to spend on training depends...
Correcting a Lead Change Problem
--Correcting a Lead Change Problem--
By Charles Wilhelm--
Some riders tell me they have a problem when a course they are riding requires a roll back...
Teaching a Horse to Ground Tie
Teaching a Horse to Ground Tie
By Charles Wilhelm
Teaching a horse to ground tie is one of the easiest commands to train however, I have...
Versatility and Cross Training
Versatility and Cross Training
By Charles Wilhelm
A horse that is versatile can do a variety of things. It does not have to be really good...
More on Western Dressage
More on Western Dressage
By Charles Wilhelm
There has been a lot of discussion in the media about western or cowboy dressage. I have also seen...
Western Dressage
Western Dressage
There have been many articles about western, or as I call it, cowboy dressage, by individuals well known in the western world. I...
Can all horses be trained?
Can all horses be trained?
For over 30 years now I have specialized in working with problem horses and starting colts. I do have horses...
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...
