What to do on your first ride in the outdoor arena [video]

When starting young horses, there will come a time where you go out to ride in a big, open-air arena for the first time. Or maybe you’re entering a new and perhaps challenging environment with your older horse. What is the best way to handle that?
Are you making or teaching the piaffe?

The difference between making and teaching the piaffe is only one second. Do you know how to teach the piaffe to your horse?
TRT Method 2.0
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Going into the trailer isn’t the goal

Is your horse tense while being in the trailer? Getting her in the trailer isn’t the end goal. Make sure she is trailer loading in the right way.
Horse’s SMS: a message for the horse

During the FEI Dressage World Cup Finals in Gothenburg, Sweden, I’ve been talking about the horse’s SMS: Self-Management System. Do you want to learn about a horse’s Self-Management System and preventing tension at competitions? Check out this free video series!
Anne-Marie

“I kept marveling in disbelief at how well the program works!”
Severine Philippin

“My horse used to be stressed over small, trivial things.”
Anna Franklin

“Other people have also noticed a difference in his general demeanour.”
Arlene “Tuny” Page

“I saw an improvement in my horse.”
Rixt van der Horst

“I can now trust my horse.”