Horse Training Articles

Welcome to the horse training articles page!

Here are complete articles about horse training, horse behavior, horseback riding, and horsemanship. Since they all follow the principles of "Performance Through Partnership," you will find lots of useful information to help you and your horse succeed in your favorite discipline.

More articles are on the way. Please check back often to see what's new. Also, watch for the upcoming "horse training tips" page. It will offer brief yet valuable advice about the correct use of tack, training, showing horses, and general horsemanship.

Also, please note that these articles are not to be copied or reprinted without written permission from Dale.

No matter your riding style, this article is for you. It explains how your position in the saddle influences your horse's way of going.

Read "Western Equitation - A Balanced Approach" to learn how to improve your riding skills.

Knowledge is a good thing, especially when it comes to understanding how the bit works in your horse's mouth. Read "Bit Advice" to learn about different Western bit styles, how they function, and which bit is the best choice for your horse.

Dressage training provides a solid foundation of body control that is essential for every discipline. Even western horses benefit from these "English-style" techniques.

Find out how in "Bodybuilding for the Western Horse."

Riding your horse on a figure-eight is dressage training basic that will improve your horse's flexibility, suppleness, and balance. Read "Riding a Figure Eight" to learn how to perform this exercise and get the most benefit from it.

Here's a great exercise to develop and strengthen your horse's topline. Use "The Extended Trot Exercise" to lengthen your horse's stride and develop more fluid and cadenced gaits.

Are you having trouble communicating to your horse? Try being a better listener. Read this horse behavior article, "Speaking Horse," for insight on how to improve your horse talking skills.

Western Pleasure horses travel at slow speeds on a loose rein. That takes strength, balance and self-carriage and should not achieved by sacrificing the quality of your horse's gaits! Read "Balanced Frame" to learn how your horse can have both slow speeds and quality gaits. This article offers valuable for riders of all disciplines.

Are you're looking for a riding instructor or some help with horse training? This article will explain just about everything you need to know about horse training from the both the client's and the trainer's point of view. Read this article and you'll how to Choose the Right Trainer for you and your horse.

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