Horses are unpredictable at times and sometimes when you’re riding things don’t always go as planned.  Good training and mileage will minimize the likelihood of mishaps and that should be your first line of defense against cantankerous behavior or spooking … Continue reading →

Have you ever seen a pull-toy?  I think we all have and likely remember them from our childhood.  They are usually very simple, make some noise or are somewhat flashy by design and can be quite captivating to watch.   … Continue reading →

Do you feel like you have the versatility and flexibility that you’re looking for with the horse you have now?  You can by making a few changes in your training program.  At Next Level HorsemanshipTM we build the Foundation, from … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

Getting out of the arena and onto the trail is a great way to continue the training on your horse.  Many of the things that you teach your horse inside the arena can also be taught on the trail such … Continue reading →