How to Teach Your Horse Tricks, The Basics and Beyond

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Horses are highly intelligent animals capable of learning a wide range of behaviors, both practical and entertaining. Research suggests that horses have cognitive abilities similar to a young child, with strong memory, awareness, and the ability to respond to human cues. Because of this, learning how to teach your horse tricks can be both rewarding and beneficial. Trick training not only creates impressive moments, but also strengthens your connection, builds communication, and keeps your horse mentally engaged over time.

What Tricks Can You Teach Your Horse

There are many tricks you can teach your horse, ranging from foundational […]

Desensitizing Your Horse, How to Help Them Go From Spooky to Steady

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We have all seen videos of horses spooking at things that seem unnecessary. They may startle at their own shadows, small and harmless animals like rabbits, or something as simple as a plastic bag. While it can be amusing to watch a large animal react to something so small, a spooked horse in real time can cause serious injury to themselves, their rider, or their surroundings. That is why it is so important to desensitize your horse and to do so safely.

Desensitizing your horse is a thoughtful and progressive approach to helping them become comfortable with loud noises, sudden […]