Training and Behavior Articles
HorseQuest Learning Lesson: Effective Horse Training and Rider Development
A horseman must understand the basic nature of the horse and the training principles involved in a progressive...
Horse Fight vs Flight Instinct
Betsy Greene, Equine Extension Specialist, University of Vermont; and Pat Comerford, Equine Extension Specialist, Penn...
Basic Horsemanship Principles
Even the simplest of tasks performed around horses can take long periods of time for both the horse and handler to...
Saddling the Horse
There is more to the saddling process than throwing on a saddle and cinching the girth. Correct saddling and grooming...
Safety at Horse Shows
Common sense is the key to safe and successful horse showing. Safety procedures should not only be practiced at horse...
Showmanship and Grooming
Being able to handle your horse safely on the ground is an integral part of owning a horse. Showmanship takes this...
Bit Selection for Riding and Training Horses
Identifying differences in bit construction and understanding some of the important principles of bit use will provide...
Approaching a Horse
Kathy Anderson, Extension Horse Specialist, University of Nebraska; and Pat Comerford, Extension Horse Specialist,...
Understanding the Flight Zone of Horses
Pat Comerford, Extension Horse Specialist, Penn State University; and Betsy Greene, Equine Extension Specialist,...