Q. Overarching is causing my back problems! But, if I breathe a lot and relax, my back goes straight. Is this the right way to correct it? A. Proper spinal alignment begins with the seat bones. You can not establish a straight back unless you are sitting squarely on your seat bones – not back…
Q. I have sponsored before, and I am about to start with a new horse. She is a twelve-year-old Appaloosa/Thoroughbred. She has no problems except for tying and picking up her right lead. I was just wondering if you have any good and fun exercises to do in the arena. Usually, when I ride alone,…
Q. There is a fat horse at the barn where I board. I’m scared she’s going to colic or founder because of the weight. My friend part-boards her but can only get up once a week to ride, only now the horse is so fat the girth won’t fit. (not even western). I couldn’t just…
Q. Whenever I get ready to ride after the horse is tacked up, I always pull their front legs forward, not only to stretch them but so the girth doesn’t pinch them. But when I got my horse, I tried to do this, and he wouldn’t let me! I was just wondering if it makes…
Q. My horse WON’T stand still when I mount him. He is bad about it. Any good tips? A. First, I need you to understand a couple of things. I have never had a horse who I couldn’t get to stand still for mounting within 5 minutes. Secondly, in two decades of teaching riding professionally,…