Tag: charles wilhelm training
What is a Clinician and What Qualifies a Person to be...
What is a Clinician and What Qualifies a Person to be a Clinician?
-By Charles Wilhelm-
A clinician is an individual who works with a horse...
The Need for De-Spooking
The Need for De-Spooking
-By Charles Wilhelm-
An interesting fact about horses is that while they can seem so smart and appear to
learn so fast when...
Ten Secrets Every Horse Wants its Owner to Know – Part...
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...
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...
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...
The Warm Up
The Warm Up
By Charles Wilhelm
Regardless of the discipline in which you ride, warm up time is important. Whether you ride for performance or leisure,...
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...
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...
