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Getting your horse to drop his head gives him a serene, quiet place to be. http://americashorsedaily.com/your-horses-quiet-place/#.VGaFJU10xet  

Dear Julie, I've been thinking a lot about this problem, since I didn't find that our instructor found the right thing to do. Instead of finding an answer, he did what a program...

Dear Julie, I have known Joe to roll for years and always warn riders if he puts his nose down and smells the ground get the nose up and move him or he...

Using The Goodnight Bitting System The self-correcting bitting system I use is often called an elbow pull and it is a long harness leather cord with snaps on each end. To use the...

Check Your Horse’s Mouth and the Bit When you are having problems with a horse raising his head, the first thing to check is his mouth. Have your veterinarian examine his mouth to...

Proper position unites the balance of horse and rider, giving the picture of a team moving as one. If I were to guess at the single most common equitation error I see, what...

Dear Julie: My horse is generally great on the trails, but has one annoying habit that makes him uncomfortable to ride. Every time we head down a hill, even a small ditch crossing,...