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
Many training issues don’t come from a lack of ability — they come from tension. A tense horse struggles to listen, learn, and respond calmly, no matter how good the training plan is. Calmness isn’t something horses either have or don’t have. It’s a trained response, built through consistency, clarity, and thoughtful handling. When training … Read more
Most horse training problems don’t come from bad intentions — they come from small, common mistakes that creep in without us realising. Busy days, mixed advice, rushed sessions, or unclear expectations can all quietly undo good training. The good news is that most of these mistakes are easy to fix once you recognise them. Training … Read more
When training problems appear, riders often focus on what the horse is doing wrong. But in many cases, the issue starts higher up — with the rider’s balance, position, or aids. Horses are extremely sensitive to weight, pressure, and movement. Even small changes in how a rider sits, grips, or uses their hands and legs … Read more
Groundwork is often misunderstood. Some riders see it as something you do with young horses, while others think it’s only necessary when problems arise. In reality, good groundwork is one of the most important foundations of horse training, no matter a horse’s age or experience. Groundwork isn’t about dominance or making a horse “respect” you … Read more
One of the biggest reasons horse training becomes frustrating is misunderstanding how horses actually learn. Many owners are told what to do — but not why it works, or why it sometimes doesn’t. Horses don’t think like people. They don’t understand instructions, reasoning, or intention in the way humans do. Instead, they learn through clear … Read more