Tag: Charles Wilhelm Ultimate Training
Working with a Young Horse
-By Charles Wilhelm-
The best place to work with a young horse is in a round pen. Begin by letting the horse be at liberty...
Foundation Training
-By Charles Wilhelm- Foundation training for a young horse is some of the most important training we can give. I feel good about the foundation...
Round Pen Training
-By Charles Wilhelm-
There has been a lot of recent discussion on Facebook about the use of a round pen. Several well-known trainers say that...
Snaffle Bits
-By Charles Wilhelm-
There are a lot of opinions out there about the snaffle bit. Everyone, from your local trainer to a national level trainer,...
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...
Thoughts on What It Means to be a Horseman – Part...
A part of being a horseman is in knowing when to be firm.We need to set standards and have expectations for our horses. There...
Thoughts on What It Means to be a Horseman – Part...
-By Charles Wilhelm-
What qualifies a person to be a horseman or horsewoman? I think maturity is the number one factor. By this I mean...
The Forward Cue – Revisited
-By Charles Wilhelm-
The forward cue is probably the most ignored of all the cues. It is misunderstood and misused by most riders. I am...
Ranch Versatility – Part II
-By Charles Wilhelm-
One of the things I have seen in the last year is the growth in popularity of Ranch Riding and Versatility and...
Ranch Versatility – Part I
I was very excited when American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) Ranch Versatility was first introduced. Ranch Pleasure or Ranch Riding as it is now...
Crossing an Obstacle
Many of us ride trails that cross creeks that may be dry in summer and fill with winter rains. Also, you never know when...
It’s Never, Ever the Horse’s Fault
By Charles Wilhelm -
“It’s Never, Ever the Horse’s Fault” has been my slogan for many years now. One of the biggest and most important...
A Word on Hoof Care
-- By Charles Wilhelm --
Hoof care is an important element in the care of a horse. With a young horse it is really important...
Feel and Timing
One of the current topics of discussion and an important part of horsemanship is timing and feel. For me it is more correct to...
What All Disciplines Have in Common
- By Charles Wilhelm -
Regardless of the discipline you ride, there are basic aspects of training that apply and are needed for all horses....
Round Pen Training
There has been a lot of recent discussion on Facebook about the use of a round pen. Several well-known trainers say that round pen...
Concentrated Circles Exercise
-By Charles Wilhelm-
The exercise we call “concentrated circles” is a critical foundation training exercise. This exercise teaches the horse to bend around you, which...
The One-Rein Stop
The One-Rein Stop-
By Charles Wilhelm-
The act of moving the hips over for a one-rein emergency halt is the single greatesttechnique you can employ to...
Rescued and Abused Horses – Part I
Rescued and Abused Horses – Part I -
By Charles Wilhelm -
I know a good deal about this subject as I have rescued many, many...
Disaster Preparedness – Part II
Disaster Preparedness – Part II
-By Charles Wilhelm -
Last time I discussed the need to free our horses from stalls and barns that may collapse or...
Disaster Preparedness – Part 1
Disaster Preparedness – Part 1
Several years ago at a horse expo when another presenter cancelled at the last minute, I was asked to fill...
The Pros and Cons of Lunging
The Pros and Cons of Lunging
By Charles Wilhelm
I’ve seen too many people over the years get hurt because they just mounted without getting the...
