One of the most overlooked—but essential—skills in reward-based training is teaching pause. A well-structured pause system creates clear communication between horse and trainer, reduces frustrati...

What are they, and why should we spend time building them?

No matter what we want to do with our horses, these behaviors form the building blocks for everything—from basic handling to advanced dressa...

Exploring Different Types of Mats for Horse Training

Mats are versatile tools in horse training, offering endless opportunities for teaching, gymnastic exercises, and behavior refinement. Here, we’ll...

When I was studying to be a riding instructor my teacher back then, Christina Drangel, often talked about having patience as an act of courage and to learn from the "carrot land".  

Now this was soon...