Horse Riding & Training

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How to Teach Your Horse to Neck Rein Like a Pro

Malaika Saeed

Neck reining represents one of the most elegant communication methods between rider and horse, allowing for subtle, one-handed direction that ...

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How to Desensitize Your Horse to Common Trail Dangers

Malaika Saeed

Horses are naturally reactive animals with a strong flight instinct that has helped them survive as prey animals for millennia. ...

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How to Teach a Horse to Turn on the Forehand and Haunches

Malaika Saeed

Teaching your horse to turn on the forehand and haunches isn’t just about executing fancy maneuvers—it’s about developing balance, responsiveness, ...

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How to Prepare a Young Horse for Their First Show

Malaika Saeed

Introducing a young horse to the show environment represents a milestone in their training journey. The first show experience can ...

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How to Train a Horse to Handle Water Crossings Confidently

Malaika Saeed

Water crossings can be one of the most challenging obstacles for horses and their riders. Whether you’re preparing for trail ...

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How to Use Clicker Training for Positive Reinforcement With Horses

Saddle Society Team

Clicker training, a method rooted in positive reinforcement psychology, has revolutionized how we communicate with and train horses. This approach ...

Cavaletti Horse Training

How to Use Cavaletti Exercises to Improve Your Horse’s Coordination

Saddle Society Team

Cavaletti exercises, originally developed in Italian military training programs, have become essential tools for equestrians across disciplines. These raised poles ...

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How to Train a Horse to Stand Still for Mounting

Saddle Society Team

Standing still for mounting is a fundamental skill every horse should learn. When a horse fidgets, steps away, or becomes ...

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How to Train a Horse to Respond to Subtle Seat and Leg Cues

Goran Stankovski

The partnership between rider and horse represents one of the most beautiful examples of cross-species communication in the equestrian world. ...

Best Horse Saddles

How to Adjust Your Riding Position for Different Saddles

Goran Stankovski

Mastering the art of riding requires not only skill and practice but also the ability to adapt to different saddles. ...