Tag: Charles Wilhelm Ultimate Training
The Benefits of Using a Round Pen – Part II
The Benefits of Using a Round Pen – Part II - By Charles Wilhelm -
Last time we talked about how safe for you...
The Benefits of Using a Round Pen – Part I
A round pen can be an excellent tool. It creates a very safe training environment with the round edges, smooth sides and no corners....
Dealing with a Horse That Rears
-By Charles Wilhelm-
I’d like to discuss what causes a horse to rear and how we can actually set a horse up to rear. There...
When to Retire the Older Horse
-By Charles Wilhelm-
At this time, like the medical care for humans that extends our lives and allows us to remain active as we get...
Working with a Blind Horse
-By Charles Wilhelm-
Over the last 45 years I have worked with many blind horses, probably three or four dozen. Most have been blind...
Setting a Goal for Your Horse and Reaching It
-By Charles Wilhelm-
It is good to set goals for our horses and if one of your goals is to take your horse to a...
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 well at home but shies at everything...
What is a “Broke Horse?”
We hear the term broke horse and sometimes it has a negative connotation as if it is describing a horse with a broken in...
The Importance of Collection
The Importance of Collection- By Charles Wilhelm-
We often speak about making sure our horse is collected. Collection is important for every rider whether...
The Mature Rider
Over the years, many of the riders I worked with were older ladies with an average age around 52. They wanted to have a...
Bitless Riding – Part II
As I said last month, for me, riding bitless is neither right nor wrong. It depends onthe horse and the type of riding you...
Bitless Riding – Part I
-By Charles Wilhelm-
Any type of equipment that goes on a horse’s face but does not go into the mouth is categorized as bitless. Thus,...
The Best Place to Keep Your Horse
-By Charles Wilhelm-Is it better for a horse to be kept in a stall, a paddock or a pasture? Sometimes we don’t have a...
Bucking and Bolting on the Trail
-By Charles Wilhelm-
Safety on the trail is always our first concern. A horse that bucks, bolts or even rears when out on the trail...
Western Pleasure – Selection of a Horse
- By Charles Wilhelm - This is the first of three articles for amateur riders wishing to show in Western Pleasure who are working...
Success with Trailering – Part III
In the last two articles we have talked about preparing your horse for loading into a trailer. Once your horse is solid with the...
Success with Trailering – Part II
- By Charles Wilhelm -
Most horse trainers with solid skills can load almost any horse into a trailer in under 15 minutes. Those of...
Success with Trailering – Part 1
-By Charles Wilhelm-
Most horse trainers with solid skills can load almost any horse into a trailer in under 15 minutes. Those of us who specialize...
Feeding Treats
While I am not against feeding treats, I do think it is more appropriate and safer for treats to be put in a bucket...
Stall Manners
-By Charles Wilhelm-
I saw an article video on YouTube by another recognized trainer suggested that, basically, horses are entitled to their space and we...
Personality and How It Can Effect the Training of Your Horse...
-By Charles Wilhelm-
We’ve been talking about the part that personality plays in the training of a horse. We know about the herd instinct and...
Personality and How It Can Effect the Training of Your Horse
Personality and How It Can Effect the Training of Your Horse - Part I
-By Charles Wilhelm-
We often hear about the herd instinct and the...
