Starting horse training can feel overwhelming, especially with so much conflicting advice available. For beginners, the key is not doing everything at once, but focusing on the fundamentals that create calm, willing, and confident horses. This guide explains where beginners should start with horse training, what truly matters in the early stages, and how to … Read more
Teaching a horse to stand still for mounting is one of those things many owners assume their horse should “just know”. In reality, standing quietly while a rider climbs aboard is a learned behaviour — and one that needs to be taught clearly and consistently. If your horse fidgets, steps away, swings their quarters, or … Read more
A horse that walks off when you try to mount can quickly turn a simple task into a daily frustration. You line them up at the mounting block, put your foot in the stirrup — and off they go. Sometimes it’s a slow step forward, sometimes a sideways swing, and sometimes a complete walk-off. Many … Read more
A Common Problem Many Owners Struggle With A horse that won’t stand still for mounting is one of the most frustrating — and common — problems riders face. Whether your horse walks off, fidgets, swings away, or refuses to line up at the mounting block, the issue can quickly turn something simple into a daily … Read more