Tag: horse training
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....
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...
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...
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...
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 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
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...
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...
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...
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...
-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...
