I get a lot of questions about bits, which is understandable because of the wide variety of styles and types of bits sold in the horsemanship market. In this episode we talk about the different types of bits, why and when they're used,

Collection is a common buzzword in the horse industry, but how many people truly understand it? In this episode we'll discuss what collection is, why it matters, and how to achieve it.

Listen to our discussion about the things you need to understand and do to get your horse into the proper lead.

While it may be fun to ride a loping horse, there's nothing fun about being on the back of a horse that's startled and bolted and is running out of control. A listener asked for some tips on how to deal with a horse that bolts.

Over the years I've heard a lot of questions, but high on the list of the most frequent questions are things like, "Why does my horse buck?" and "How do I get my horse to quit rearing up?" These are two of the horse's behaviors that scare us the most,

What is the key to solving the challenge of a herd-bound horse?

What are the 4 questions we should ask ourselves each time we work with our horses, and how can they help us become better horsemen and horsewomen? (And these questions are incredibly useful in everyday life as well.)

Could a retired Thoroughbred racehorse be the right horse for you? In this episode we consider some things you should consider in deciding whether to buy or adopt an off the track Thoroughbred.

Though we may own horses for the pleasures of riding them, most of our time with them is spent with our feet on the ground. Every minute you spend with your horse you're training him. Remembering that, and being intentional about it,

Some horses react badly to being tied up, using all their strength to pull against the restraint. Can this be prevented? Can it be "cured"? In this episode we respond to a question from a clinic participant about horses that "set back" when tied.