The Mysterious Half-Halt
It’s a cue that combines both whoa and go. How hard could that be?
light and responsive riding
Subtle Abuse: When Aids Become Weapons.
My client’s mare is lovely; a very well-bred athletic horse. When my client bought her, the previous owner suggested my client get a cowboy to ride her at first, she needed spurs all the time and the horse was ‘mare-y‘, whatever that means. I get a little mare-y myself at the suggestions. My client decided … Read more
What to Do When Nothing Works.
We all have those rides where the simplest thing, the thing we do all the time, becomes impossible. The horse is resisting the aid, he just won’t do it. Now what? What do you do when nothing works? First, get really mad. Swearing is preferred, and then find a stronger bit. It can be hard … Read more