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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Dealing With a Horse That Bites or Kicks
Dealing With a Horse That Bites or Kicks
By Charles Wilhelm
What causes a horse to start biting or kicking? What can we do about it?...
Watch the Birdie
-By Charles Wilhelm-
Horses are prey animals, they are programmed to fight or flee. It is partof the herd instinct. If something startles a horse...
Feeding Treats
Feeding Treats
By Charles Wilhelm, Ultimate Foundation Training, "It's never, ever, the horses fault."
While I am not against feeding treats, I do think it is...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Mature Rider
The Mature Rider
Most of the riders I work with are older ladies with the average age at around 52. They all want to have...
First Rides
-By Charles Wilhelm-
We have been talking about working with a young horse, foundation training, groundwork, saddling and getting your horse used to the basic...
