Dory Dory is a 6 year old warm blood mare that came to NLHTM in November of 2010 for training after her frustrated owner spent more than a year with other trainers, and with lessons trying to improve her training … Continue reading
Teach Your Horse To Hobble: At Next Level HorsemanshipTM we teach our horses to hobble because it is an extremely valuable technique for teaching patience, to give to pressure around their feet which could save them from injury, and to … Continue reading
I trained a Wild Mustang in the TN Extreme Mustang Makeover. This is what the competition is all about!! First you have to pick up your mustang at a holding facility. In Jacuzzi’s case his holding facility was in Fallon … Continue reading
“My Bad”! I have missed posting on the blog for two weeks now! We’ve been SO busy that I’ve barley had time to breath! With a full house of horses in for training, including our two new mustangs, Viggo and … Continue reading
Boots, chaps, and cowgirl hats are you ready to ride? Paddock boots, half chaps, and velvet helmet are you ready to jump? I know I am. Every day I’m doing something with my horses and even getting ready for some … Continue reading
Almost 2 weeks ago we were busy at Equine Affaire in Ohio doing demonstrations on Next Level HorsemanshipTM training, and health issues in horses. We met a lot of fascinating people at each of our 6 demonstrations and were just … Continue reading
“Whew!” Those two weeks flew by so quickly! Right now in school the grades 3-6 have been tested on what the school calls the PSSAs. That stands for The Pennsylvania State Standard Assessments. The grades that take the tests alternate … Continue reading
What Makes a Well Trained Horse? Someone asked me once, “What makes a well trained horse?” The question is definitely an interesting one. People aspire to do many different things with their horses and so the answer to the question … Continue reading
If you’re looking for a better Partnership AND greater Performance from your horse, then you should concentrate on fine tuning and finessing the groundwork in his training program. The Foundation in groundwork cannot be overlooked if you want more out … Continue reading
“Neigggggghhhhh!” I just love the sound of a happy horse, and that is why I love being a professional horse trainer. Well, back in February the NLHTM clan went to the 2011 Road to the Horse (RTTH) event. RTTH is … Continue reading