Modern Founders of the Natural Horse Training Revolution Tom Dorrance and Ray Hunt are two of the biggest contributors in the modern natural horse training revolution. Ray Hunt really brought the concept to the larger horse owning population. Several of todays big-name natural trainers have studied under one or both of these men and a few others, taking what they learned making their own programs and even schools based around these same principles. Psychology Based Horse Training Using psychology to train a horse when done correctly is extremely effective. You will learn to figure out what he is thinking and feeling by reading the cues in his body and observing his behavior. This training is about the rider learning to read the horse and use appropriate timing and cues to get the desired response. This process starts on the ground first, which is the safest place to learn and observe your horse.

A Solid Foundation on The Ground Leads to Success in The Saddle When you have gotten a good foundation on the ground you then apply the same principles to riding with fabulous results! You will be surprised how many of your common issues become nonissues because you fixed it on the ground using a method he easily understood. When you gain a solid foundation, you will have a lot more fun and less headaches together in whatever discipline you choose. It can take more time than the traditional route, but isnt a solid foundation and the relationship with your horse worth it?

Horse Show Grooming: Tips and Tricks for A Stress-Free Event Horse show grooming doesn't have to stress you out! Follow these tips for success in the show ring! This is true whether we are going to a schooling show, or rated weekend show. You should always try to present yourself, your horse, and your trainer/barn in the best possible light, so when your horse walks off the trailer, it should look clean and wellkept. Being prepared in the grooming department will make it easier on you once you arrive at the showgrounds. There is always so much work to be done once you arrive at the show, so the last thing you want to be worried about is a dirty horse or dirty tack. Being prepared means that after your schooling or longeing session, your horse will only need a good brushing or quick rinse, which will save you a lot of time otherwise.

Begin preparing your horse for the show a few days before we leave. Pulling a mane and body clipping is not something you want to wait until the day of the show to do! So, a few days prior, make sure your horse has appropriate mane lengths and if needed, band their manes over after they are pulled. This preparation keeps the mane on the correct side, which for the Hunter world is the right side, and makes it easier to braid. When it comes to clipping, pay attention to her ears, bridle path, face whiskers and fetlocks. Be sure to clean and lubricate your clippers as needed to keep them in top condition. This is also a good time to do all of the horse laundry that you will be bringing with you: standing wraps, show pads, schooling polos, stable sheets, etc.! To maximize horse show grooming preparation, the day before the event, give your horse a bath after you ride.