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2023 NRHA Futurity – Dave Belson

November 29, 2023 Horse Training Videos, NRHA, NRHA Futurity 2023, Training Barn 75

Dave Belson will be receiving the Dale Wilkinson Lifetime Achievement Award at Sliders Night Out held during the NRHA Futurity.

Martin Muehlstaetter – Lead Changes

August 16, 2022 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 352

NRHA Professional Martin Muehlstaetter shares his insights on nailing lead changes.

Gabriel Diano – Rundowns

August 16, 2022 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 218

NRHA Professional Gabriel Diano shares his tips for mastering the rundown.

Martin Muehlstaetter – Motivating a Lazy Horse

August 16, 2022 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 264

Like some people, some horses need a little more encouragement to move out. Watch this video to learn how NRHA Professional Martin Muehlstaetter motivates them.

Gabriel Diano – Rollbacks

August 1, 2022 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 205

NRHA Professional Gabriel Diano walks us through his method of teaching and improving the rollback.

Martin Muehlstaetter – Hustle in the Back Up

August 1, 2022 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 149

NRHA Professional Martin Muehlstaetter shows how he encourages a horse to back up faster.

Gabriel Diano – Speed Control

August 1, 2022 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 243

NRHA Professional Gabriel Diano demonstrates how he maintains good speed control with reining horses.

Martin Muelstaetter – Choosing the Proper Bit for your Horse

May 24, 2022 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 173

NRHA Professional Martin Muelstaetter shares his insights about how he chooses which bit to use on which horse.

Dan Huss – Preparing Non Pros at Home

March 10, 2022 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 220

NRHA Professional Dan Huss walks us step by step through his preparation program for Non Pros before they get to the show.

Gabriel Diano – Adjusting the Bridle

February 15, 2022 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 147

NRHA Professional Gabriel Diano shows how to correctly adjust your bridle to fit comfortably on your horse.

Dan Huss – Collection

January 12, 2022 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 614

NRHA Professional Dan Huss demonstrates how he takes a horse through the steps of teaching collection.

Martin Muehlstaetter – Laying the Foundation for the Stop

January 6, 2022 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 375

Martin Muehlstaetter demonstrates the steps that he takes when laying the foundation for the stop.

Gabriel Diano – Lead Changes

September 30, 2021 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 401

NRHA Professional Gabriel Diano demonstrates how he teaches the lead change.

Sam Smith – Laying the Foundation for the Stop

September 7, 2021 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 231

NRHA Professional Sam Smith explains how he lays the foundation to begin teaching the stop.

Sam Smith – Favorite Thing About Competing on Reiners

August 3, 2021 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 78

NRHA Professional Sam Smith shares his favorite thing about competing on reiners.

Gabriel Diano – Turnarounds

July 28, 2021 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 654

Gabriel Diano demonstrates his method of teaching the turnaround.

Sam Smith – Training Philosophy

July 21, 2021 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 119

Sam Smith has a pretty solid philosophy about training reining horses, as a matter of fact, it is a philosophy that many trainers in all disciplines claim to follow.

Gabriel Diano – Collection on a Loose Rein

July 15, 2021 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 478

NRHA Professional Gabriel Diano demonstrates the steps he takes to achieving collection on a loose rein.

Sam Smith – Taking Off in the Rundown

March 25, 2021 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 230

NRHA Professional Sam Smith details how he helps a horse that wants to get strong in the rundown.

Sam Smith – Time Showing vs Horse Burnout

March 3, 2021 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 118

NRHA Professional Sam Smith discusses ways of balancing your need to get in the show pen with not overdoing it for your horse.

Sam Smith – Schooling in a Small Pen – Rundowns

February 10, 2021 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 237

Sam Smith covers another maneuver that can be challenging when you only have a small pen to school in.

Sam Smith – Schooling in a Small Pen – Circles

February 3, 2021 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 254

NRHA Professional Sam Smith demonstrates how he schools horses with a limited amount of space.

Nick Valentine – Teach the Lead Change

December 21, 2020 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 348

NRHA Professional Nick Valentine demonstrates how he begins to teach the lead change to a young horse.

Martin Larcombe – Too Much Bend in the Turnaround

December 11, 2020 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 383

NRHA Professional Martin Larcombe instructs riders on how to help a horse that bends too much in the turnaround.

Stefano Calcagnini – Teaching the Turnaround

November 25, 2020 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 333

Stefano Calcagnini walks you through the steps he takes when starting a young horse on the turnaround.

Todd Sommers – Fitting A Bridle Correctly

November 23, 2020 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 204

NRHA Professional Todd Sommers shows you how to fit a bridle correctly on your horse.

Nick Valentine – Taking off in the Rundown

November 18, 2020 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 147

NRHA Professional Nick Valentine demonstrates how to correct a horse that wants to take off in the rundown.

Todd Sommers – First Memory of a Horse

November 9, 2020 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 119

NRHA Professional Todd Sommers shares his first memory with a horse.

Martin Larcombe – Teach the Lead Change

October 16, 2020 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 312

Martin Larcombe demonstrates how he teaches the lead change to a young horse.

Nick Valentine – Advice for Beginners

October 12, 2020 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 170

NRHA Professional Nick Valentine speaks to those who are just starting in reining.

Stefano Calcagnini – Favorite Pattern

October 8, 2020 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 98

Stefano Calcagnini talks about his favorite NRHA pattern and why he likes it.

Todd Sommers – Teaching the Turnaround

October 2, 2020 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 291

NRHA Professional Todd Sommers demonstrates how he begins to teach the turnaround.

Stefano Calcagnini – Taking Off in the Rundown

September 30, 2020 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 158

NRHA Professional Stefano Calcagnini demonstrates his method for dealing with a horse that takes off in the rundown.

Martin Larcombe – Training Philosophy

September 28, 2020 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 142

NRHA Professional Martin Larcombe gives a very in-depth answer to explaining his training philosophy.

Nick Valentine – Won’t Change Leads Behind

September 25, 2020 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 187

NRHA Professional Nick Valentine provides advice for helping a horse that doesn’t change leads behind.

Stefano Calcagnini – Advice for Beginning Reiners

September 23, 2020 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 109

Stefano Calcagnini gives his best advice to those just wanting to get started in reining.

Todd Sommers – Favorite Bits

September 21, 2020 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 448

NRHA Todd Sommers talks about his favorite bits.

Martin Larcombe – Teach the Turnaround

August 5, 2020 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 293

NRHA Professional Martin Larcombe demonstrates his method of teaching the turnaround to a young horse.

Todd Sommers – Hustle in the Back Up

July 27, 2020 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 328

NRHA Professional Todd Sommers shows how he gets a horse to hustle in the backup.

Martin Larcombe – Who he Learned the Most From

July 22, 2020 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 106

Martin Larcombe talks about the many influences on his training program, the most prominent of which may have been the four-legged teachers that he “trains”.

Nick Valentine – Keeping Your Legs Forward in the Stop

July 17, 2020 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 243

Nick Valentine talks about how he helps his non pros keep their legs forward in the stop.

Martin Larcombe – Stirrup Length

July 13, 2020 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 236

NRHA Professional Martin Larcombe shares his perspective on stirrup length.

Nick Valentine – Teaching the Turnaround

July 6, 2020 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 249

Nick Valentine demonstrates his method of teaching the turnaround to a young horse.

Stefano Calcagnini – Teaching the Stop

June 11, 2020 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 328

NRHA Professional Stefano Calcagnini demonstrates his method for teaching the sliding stop.

Todd Sommers – Taking off in the Rundown

June 8, 2020 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 209

Todd Sommers demonstrates some of the techniques that he would use to correct a horse that tends to take off in the rundown.

Martin Larcombe – Horse won’t Change Rear Lead

June 4, 2020 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 299

NRHA Professional Martin Larcombe explains how to help a horse that changes leads in front but not behind.

Sam Schaffhauser – Balance Show Time with Burnout

March 16, 2020 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 91

Listen as NRHA Professional Sam Schaffhauser gives his tips on balancing the time you need in the show pen against burning out your horse.

Sam Schaffhauser – Favorite thing about Training Reiners

February 12, 2020 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 226

Sam Schaffhauser talks about the things that he likes most about training reiners!

Gabe Hutchins – Prefers Mares, Geldings or Stallions

October 9, 2019 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 255

Which do you think Gabe Hutchins prefers to ride – mares, stallions, or geldings? Watch this video to find out!

Sam Schaffhauser – Best Horse I’ve Ridden

October 7, 2019 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 162

Sam Schaffhauser talks about the best horse he has ever ridden.

Gabe Hutchins – Training Philosophy

October 4, 2019 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 145

Gabe Hutchins shares his philosophy for training reining horses.

Sam Schaffhauser – Prefers Mares, Geldings or Stallions

October 2, 2019 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 149

Sam Schaffhauser shares his preference for riding mares, stallions, or geldings and why.

Gabe Hutchins – Advice for Beginning Reiners

September 30, 2019 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 190

Gabe Hutchins gives his advice for aspiring reiners.

Brian Bell – Training Philosophy

September 25, 2019 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 237

Brian Bell shares his philosophy for training reining horses.

Ruben Vandorp – Favorite Thing about Training Reiners

September 23, 2019 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 134

NRHA Professional Ruben Vandorp shares his favorite thing about training Reiners.

Gabe Hutchins – Keeping Your Horse Softer in the Show Pen

September 18, 2019 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 200

Gabe Hutchins talks about keeping your horse softer in the show pen.

Fernando Salgado – First Reining Memory

August 12, 2019 2019, August 2019, Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 204

Fernando Salgado shares his first memory with a reining horse.

Sam Schaffhauser – Advice for Beginning Reiners

August 9, 2019 2019, August 2019, Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 276

Sam Schaffhauser gives sound advice for prospective reiners and those just getting started in the industry.

Monte Anderman – Reining Start

August 5, 2019 2019, August 2019, Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 142

Monte Anderman explains the events that brought him to the reining industry.

Cade McCutcheon – Maintain a Good Mentality in the Lead Change

July 24, 2019 2019, Horse Training Videos, July 2019, Training Barn 887

Cade McCutcheon demonstrates how he maintains a good mentality in the lead change.

Kole Price – Lead Changes in Older Horses

July 19, 2019 2019, Horse Training Videos, July 2019, Training Barn 708

Kole Price shows us his drill for maintaining and improving lead changes in older horses.

Gabe Hutchins – Mantaining Collection in the Turnaround

July 15, 2019 2019, Horse Training Videos, July 2019, Training Barn 969

NRHA Professional Gabe Hutchins shows us how he maintains collection in the turnaround

Brian Bell – Mares, Stallions, or Geldings

July 12, 2019 2019, Horse Training Videos, July 2019, Training Barn 654

Does Brian Bell prefer to ride mares, stallions, or geldings? Watch this video to find out!

Ruben Vandorp – Maintaining a Good Attitude while Training

July 8, 2019 2019, Horse Training Videos, July 2019, Training Barn 325

Ruben Vandorp explains how he keeps a good attitude in his colts as he teaches lead changes.

Kole Price – Teach the Lead Change

July 3, 2019 Horse Training Videos, July 2019, Training Barn 551

Kole Price explains the maneuvers and steps to teaching the lead change

Ann Salmon Anderman – Mares, Stallions, or Geldings

June 11, 2019 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 132

Does Ann Anderman-Salmon prefer mares, geldings, or stallions? Hear it from her!

2019 Brian Bell – Building Confidence in Horses

June 5, 2019 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 213

Brian Bells tells us how he helps a spooky horse gain confidence.

Cade McCutcheon – Laying the Foundation to the Stop

May 28, 2019 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 493

Cade McCutcheon explains how he lays a good foundation for the stop.

Fernando Salgado – Backing Up

May 24, 2019 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 191

Fernando Salgado gives us his tips on backing your horse.

Monte Anderman – Greatest Reining Influences

May 22, 2019 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 164

Monte Anderman shares his greatest reining influences that guided him on his journey.

Ruben Vandorp – Stopping without Pulling

May 20, 2019 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 308

NRHA Professional Ruben Vandorp shares his insights to helping your horse stop without pulling.

Fernando Salgado – Turnarounds

May 9, 2019 Horse Training Videos, Informative, Training Barn 251

Fernando Salgado shows us how he keeps his horses confident in the turnaround.

Cade McCutcheon – Keep Your Horse From Running Off in the Rundown

April 10, 2019 Training Barn 705

Budding professional Cade McCutcheon explains how to keep your horse from running off in the rundown.

Ann Salmon-Anderman – How to Make Sure Your Horse is Soft on Both Sides of the Bridle

February 11, 2019 February 2019, Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 454

Ann Anderman talks with us and shows us her techniques for maintaining softness on both sides of the bridle! Check out Ann’s interview!

Monte Anderman – Lead Changes

February 8, 2019 February 2019, Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 629

Monte Anderman talks with us and shows us his lead change program. Check out Monte’s video!

Ruben Vandorp – How to Keep Your Feet Out Front When Stopping

February 6, 2019 February 2019, Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 1,140

Ruben Vandorp talks and shows us how he tells his non pros to keep their feet out front when stopping. Check out Ruben’s video!

Kole Price – How to Properly Fit a Bit

February 4, 2019 February 2019, Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 437

Kole Price talks and shows us how to fit a bit and a caveson in this training video! Check out Kole’s video!

Brian Bell – Horse Bends Too Much During Turnarounds

January 28, 2019 Horse Training Videos, January 2019, Training Barn 1,895

Brian Bell tells and shows us how to fix if a horse bends too much during the turnarounds. Check out Brian’s video!

Ruben Vandorp – Starting Turnarounds

January 21, 2019 Horse Training Videos, January 2019, Training Barn 617

Ruben Vandorp talks with us about how he starts his turnarounds! Check out Ruben’s video!

Mathieu Buton – Turnarounds

September 26, 2018 Horse Training Videos, September 2018, Training Barn 689

Mathieu Buton talks and shows us how he starts training turnarounds and what he expects his horses to know. Check out Mathieu’s training video!

Sebastian Petroll – How to Look Smoother in the Show Pen

September 21, 2018 Horse Training Videos, September 2018, Training Barn 277

Sebastian Petroll talks with us about how to be smoother in the show pen! Check out Sebastian’s video!

Mathieu Buton – Preventing Your Horse From Running Off in the Run Downs

August 20, 2018 August 2018, Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 537

Mathieu Buton talks with and shows us his exercises for training a horse not to run off during the rundowns! Check out Mathieu’s training video!

Sebastian Petroll – Body Position During Different Maneuvers

August 17, 2018 August 2018, Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 644

Sebastian Petroll talks and shows us correct body position while performing different maneuvers. Check out Sebastian’s training video!

Mathieu Buton – Collection

August 8, 2018 August 2018, Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 676

Mathieu Buton talks with us about collection, and shows us a few tips! Check out Mathieu’s video!

Mathieu Buton – Speed Control

July 25, 2018 Horse Training Videos, July 2018, Training Barn 928

Mathieu Buton talks and shows us how he controls his horses’ speed. Check out Mathieu’s video!

Abby Mixon – Look Smoother in the Show Pen

June 22, 2018 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 355

Abby Mixon discusses with us how to look smoother in the show pen. Check out Abby’s video.

Yonathan Baruch – Collection – Part 2

June 20, 2018 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 230

Yonathan is back, on a three-year-old, in his second video on collection. Check out Yonathan’s video!

Yonathan Baruch – Collection – Part 1

June 15, 2018 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 357

Yonathan Baruch is all about collection in his three-video series. Check out video one!

Abby Mixon – Collection During Rundowns

June 8, 2018 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 662

Abby Mixon talks and demonstrates how she keeps her horses collected during the rundowns in our first training video with Abby. Check it out!

Pete Kyle – Advice for Beginning Reiners

May 25, 2018 Horse Training Videos, May 2018, Training Barn 346

In this latest video from Pete Kyle, Pete gives his best advice for beginning reiners. Check out Pete’s video!

Martin Muehlstaetter – Starting Turnarounds

May 23, 2018 Horse Training Videos, May 2018, Training Barn 471

Martin Muehlstaetter demonstrates how he starts teaching turnarounds. Check out Martin’s video!

Martin Muehlstaetter – Introducing Stops

May 18, 2018 Horse Training Videos, May 2018, Training Barn 405

While at the 2018 NRBC, Martin Muehlstaetter made time to do some training videos for us. Check out Martin’s video on introducing stops.

Martin Muehlstaetter – Starting Back-Ups

May 14, 2018 Horse Training Videos, May 2018, Training Barn 245

Martin Muehlstaetter tells us and demonstrates how he starts teaching horses to back-up. Check out Martin’s video!

Abby Lengel – Teaching a Horse to Maintain Collection

March 23, 2018 Horse Training Videos, March 2018, Training Barn 649

Abby Lengel talks and shows us her keys steps to teaching a horse to maintain collection. Check out Abby’s training video!

Abby Lengel – Favorite Show

March 14, 2018 Horse Training Videos, March 2018, Training Barn 110

With show season starting, what is your favorite show? Abby Lengel talks with us about her favorite show! Check out Abby’s video!

Josh Tishman – How to Start Teaching Turnarounds

March 5, 2018 Horse Training Videos, March 2018, Training Barn 446

Josh Tishman talks and show us how he begins teaching turnarounds in this latest training video. Check it out!

Abby Lengel – Key Steps to Teaching Collection

March 2, 2018 Horse Training Videos, March 2018, Training Barn 617

Abby Lengel talks with and shows us her key steps for teaching collection! Do you use the same steps? Check out Abby’s video!

Casey Deary – Training Deaf Horses – Tip 2

February 28, 2018 February 2018, Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 310

In this second video with Casey Deary, Casey gives us another tip on training deaf horses. Check out Casey’s video!

Josh Tishman – How to Correctly Fit a Bit

February 23, 2018 February 2018, Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 213

Josh Tishman talks with and shows us how to correctly fit a bit and bridle in this latest training video. Check out Josh’s video!

Casey Deary – Teaching the Stop and Deaf Horse Tip 1

February 12, 2018 February 2018, Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 715

Casey Deary talks and shows us his first steps in teaching the stop and how he trains deaf horses. Check out Casey’s video!

Tom McCutcheon – How to Fix the Second Slow Down

February 9, 2018 February 2018, Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 297

What happens if you don’t have a good first slow down, how do you fix the second? Tom McCutcheon talks with us about how he fixes a mistake in the …

Leslie Bingham – How to Increase Speed in Turnarounds

February 7, 2018 February 2018, Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 538

Leslie Bingham talks and shows us her tips for speeding up the turnarounds! Check out Leslie’s video!

Franco Bertolani – How to Make a Horse Smoother in the Show Pen

January 8, 2018 Horse Training Videos, January 2018, Training Barn 455

NRHA Million Dollar Rider, Franco Bertolani, talks with us about how to make a horse smoother in the show pen. Check out Franco’s video!

Brian Bell – How to Maintain Smooth Transitions

December 29, 2017 December 2017, Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 391

Brian Bell gives us his insights on how to create smooth transitions in this latest training video! Check it out!

Franco Bertolani – How to Teach Spins

December 22, 2017 December 2017, Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 882

NRHA’s newest Million Dollar Rider, Franco Bertolani gives and shows us some of his tips for starting spins on a 2-year-old! Check out Franco’s video!

Brian Bell – How to Teach Collection

December 20, 2017 December 2017, Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 524

Brian Bell shows us his key steps in teaching collection to a 2-year old. Check out Brian’s video!

Franco Bertolani – How to Count Spins

December 15, 2017 December 2017, Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 414

Franco Bertolani gives us his advice on how he counts his spins! Check out Franco’s video!

Brian Bell – How to Teach the Stops

December 13, 2017 December 2017, Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 740

Everyone loves the big stops reiners make, but how do you teach a horse to do those? Brian Bell tells us his key steps in teaching the stop! Check out …

Franco Bertolani – Tips for Training a Deaf Horse

November 15, 2017 Horse Training Videos, November 2017, Training Barn 496

Franco Bertolani talks with us about key tips he has for training a deaf horse. He tells us how to make sure the horse has great communication with your legs …

How to Maintain Collection – Brian Bell

October 20, 2017 Horse Training Videos, October 2017, Training Barn 1,345

Have you ever wondered how the trainers teach their horses to maintain collection? Brian Bell shows us some steps he does to help his horses maintain collection in this latest …

Jimmy van der Hoeven Tells Us How to Start Turnarounds

August 23, 2017 August 2017, Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 552

Jimmy van der Hoeven Discusses When to Add Speed to Circles and Rundowns

July 28, 2017 Horse Training Videos, July 2017, Training Barn 904

Jimmy van der Hoeven explains how he determines when his 2 year olds are ready to add speed to their circles and rundowns. Check out Jimmy’s video!

Jason Vanlandingham Talks About His Program for Teaching Lead Changes

July 26, 2017 Horse Training Videos, July 2017, Training Barn 1,249

We caught up with Jason Vanlandingham at his place in Texas for a set of training videos. Jason talks about and shows how he teaches lead changes in this …

Trevor Dare, Associate Trainer at Xtra Quarter Horses, gives tips on speeding up your spins, Part 2

March 6, 2017 2017, Home, Horse Training Videos, March 2017, Training Barn 878

Trevor picks up where we left off in this second installment of how to speed up your spins. Part 2 of 2.

Trevor Dare, Associate Trainer at Xtra Quarter Horses, gives tips on his method for speeding up spins

March 6, 2017 2017, Home, Horse Training Videos, March 2017, Training Barn 1,443

After winning the 2008 NRHA Limited Open Reining Futurity, Trevor Dare decided to become a professional in a meteoric rise to the top of the reining world. He has been …

Farrier, Trent Wargo talks about fitting sliders on a horse

November 11, 2016 2016, Archives, Around the Farm, Home, November 2016, Training Barn 897

Tips for keeping your free arm still

November 9, 2016 2016, Archives, Everyday Life, Home, November 2016, Training Barn 715

How to help a short forelock grow

November 8, 2016 2016, Archives, Around the Farm, Everyday Life, Home, November 2016, Sponsors, Training Barn 1,112

How can you help a short forelock grow? I have 3 horses, two of them have super short, thin forelocks that just won’t grow! The third horse has a really …

Common questions about care, custody and control insurance coverage.

November 2, 2016 Around the Farm, Everyday Life, Home, Sponsor News, Sponsors, Training Barn 123

Q: I board and train horses I do not own – do I need care, custody and control (CCC) coverage? A: Yes, the intent of care, custody and control insurance …

Measures you can take to prevent fires or lessen their impact.

October 4, 2016 2016, Archives, Around the Farm, Everyday Life, Home, October 2016, Sponsor News, Training Barn 150

Fire safety for barns – are you prepared? If you ask a group of horse owners what safety issues scare them the most, a large number will tell you it’s …

What NOT to ask when looking for an Assistant Trainer Position

October 3, 2016 2016, Archives, Around the Farm, Everyday Life, Home, October 2016, Training Barn 2,412

What to Put In & What to Put On: Joints

September 28, 2016 2016, Archives, Around the Farm, Everyday Life, September 2016, Sponsor News, Training Barn 383

Make a sound investment Your horse’s joints help power his motion, and keeping them healthy is key to keeping him moving comfortably for years to come. However, a study …

Protecting Your Horses Knees

August 25, 2016 2016, Archives, Around the Farm, August 2016, Behind the Scenes, Everyday Life, Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 957

Josh Rosenstrater shows us how they protect their horses knees during training at Tom McCutcheon Reining Horses.

Teaching a Horse to Sidepass- Tom McCutcheon

August 18, 2016 2016, Archives, August 2016, Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 369

Trail with Will Knabenshue- Cloverleaf Exercise

August 18, 2016 2016, Archives, August 2016, Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 374

How to Keep your Horse From Running Off in a Circle

August 18, 2016 2016, Archives, August 2016, Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 434

Keeping your Horse in the Spin – Joe Schmidt

August 18, 2016 2016, Archives, August 2016, Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 403

How to teach a horse to keep its front end moving during the stop

June 16, 2016 Archives, Ask Tom Anything, Horse Training Videos, June 2016, Training Barn 2,621

How to teach a horse to keep its front end moving during the stop Ask Tom Anything is brought to you by Absorbine. Do you have a question you would like …

Why is My Horse Rearing with Warwick Schiller

June 7, 2016 Archives, Horse Training Videos, June 2016, Training Barn 2,192

In this horse training video Warwick Schiller discusses the different reasons horses rear and what causes those behaviors. According to Warwick the reason for rearing falls into one of two categories, …

How to School A Horse’s Spins in the Show Pen

May 31, 2016 2016, Ask Tom Anything, Horse Training Videos, May 2016, Training Barn 905

Tom McCutcheon discusses how to school a horses spins in the show pen This question was asked by Virtual Horse Help member Catherine Brown- Swain. Ask Tom Anything is brought …

Keeping Your Horse Honest in the Run Downs

May 27, 2016 2016, Horse Training Videos, May 2016, Training Barn 1,640

NRHA Professional, Scott McCutcheon demonstrates a drill you can use to keep your horse from taking off to its stops.

How to Keep a Horse From Bucking with Warwick Schiller

May 26, 2016 2016, Horse Training Videos, May 2016, Training Barn 1,010

In this horse training video Warwick Schiller discusses horses bucking. The primary focus is horses bucking when being started undersaddle, but he also discusses bucking for any other circumstance. He talks …

What to Look For in a Reining Prospect

March 31, 2016 2016, Archives, Ask Tom Anything, Horse Training Videos, March 2016, Training Barn 186

Tom McCutcheon discusses what should be considered when purchasing a reining prospect.

What to Look For In A First Reiner

March 30, 2016 2016, Archives, Ask Tom Anything, Horse Training Videos, March 2016, Training Barn 336

Tom McCutcheon discusses what should be considered when purchasing a reiner for the first time. This question was asked by Virtual Horse Help member Bryce Clark. Ask Tom Anything …

Circling Your Horse – Tom McCutcheon

March 25, 2016 2016, Archives, Horse Training Videos, March 2016, Training Barn 783

Tom talks about how he positions his body while loping his fast and small circles as if he is showing. Tom also goes over how he keeps his horses relaxed …

Colt Starting Series with Sarah Dawson

March 9, 2016 2016, Archives, Horse Training Videos, March 2016, Training Barn 1,166

Colt Starting Part 1 – Sarah Dawson Sarah Dawson is a well known colt starter and competed in The Road to the Horse. Sarah talks about how she starts to work …

Ground Tying – Mozaun McKibben

April 7, 2014 2014, April 2014, Archives, Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 162

Mozaun talks about the importance of teaching his horses to ground tie. Teaching your horse to ground tie can be extremely useful when working on a ranch or doing any …

Misconception of a Low Head in Reining Horses – Fred Thomsson

April 5, 2014 2014, April 2014, Archives, Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 1,361

Fred talks about the misconception with reining horses and wanting their heads low while riding. What you truly want in your horse is one that is soft and willing to …

Stopping Without Pulling – Pete Kyle

April 4, 2014 2014, April 2014, Archives, Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 348

Pete shows you how to properly teach your horse to stop without having to pull on the reins. Start this maneuver at the walk and then increase to the jog, …

Fundamentals to Reining and 5 Easy Maneuvers – Fred Thomsson

April 3, 2014 2014, April 2014, Archives, Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 4,725

Reining Trainer, Fred Thomsson, talks about the five maneuvers that he performs on a daily basis to make his horses soft, supple and willing to work. Performing these five steps …

Shoulders up While Stopping – Pete Kyle

April 2, 2014 2014, April 2014, Archives, Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 248

Pete talks about the importance of a horses shoulders that should be up when stopping. Todays style is for a horses head to be lower when stopping, yet if the …

Training with a Heightened Pole- Will Knabenshue

March 29, 2014 Archives, Horse Training Videos, March 2014, Training Barn 302

Will talks about the difference between a flat and raised pole and when he starts to train his horses on a raised pole. In AQHA more of the advanced classes …

Conformation Part 1 – Bob Loomis

March 25, 2014 Archives, Horse Training Videos, March 2014, Training Barn 2,592

In Part I of this series, reining legend, Bob Loomis, talks about his theory in conformation called The Trapezoid Theory that he uses on all of his horses whether selecting …

Counting Your Horses Steps – Will Knabenshue

March 24, 2014 Archives, Horse Training Videos, March 2014, Training Barn 157

Will goes over about counting your horses steps while working his trail horses at home or in a show situation. Will also shows you how many steps it should be …

Collection – Fred Thomsson

March 20, 2014 Archives, Horse Training Videos, March 2014, Training Barn 168

Fred talks about training a reining horse and why collection is a useful tool to make a good reining horse.

Changing Leads – Fred Thomsson

March 20, 2014 Archives, Horse Training Videos, March 2014, Training Barn 258

Fred teaches the difference between the right and left lead while in the lope. Fred also goes over how he teaches his horses to change leads and to keep them …

Backing Up – Fred Thomsson

March 18, 2014 Archives, Horse Training Videos, March 2014, Training Barn 225

Fred talks about the three cues that he gives his horses to back up. Fred goes over the importance of having a soft horse to be able to perform the …

Foundation to a Reining Horse – Fred Thomsson

March 17, 2014 Archives, Horse Training Videos, March 2014, Training Barn 553

Fred talks about the five steps that he puts on his horses to make them soft and willing to be a good reining horse. Working on these five steps will …

Picking Your Horse’s Feet Up – Mozaun McKibben

March 11, 2014 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 121

Mozaun goes over how to properly pick up your horses feet up and where to position your body to where you are less likely to get hurt.

Conformation Part 2 – Bob Loomis

March 10, 2014 Breeding Shed, Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 1,072

Go in the Loomis Ranch barns with Bob as he elaborates on Part I, showing you himself what his conformation theory is all about in Part II of our series …

How to Drag a Log – Mozaun McKibben

March 9, 2014 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 473

Mozaun shows you how to properly drag a log on a horse and what to do if your horse starts to get scared of the log or the rope.

Opening a Gate – Mozaun McKibben

March 7, 2014 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 122

Opening a gate is becoming different than a typical AQHA Trail Class. Mozaun says most gates on a ranch are in a corner and in the pen they are simulating …

Side Passing – Mozaun McKibben

March 6, 2014 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 178

Mozaun goes over how he likes to get his horse to side pass, and how he will use a log for the horse to learn. Mozaun speaks about the practical …

Ranch Pleasure – Mozaun McKibben

March 4, 2014 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 471

Mozaun talks about the Ranch Pleasure, what the class encompasses, and what the judges are looking for in the horse and rider. Mozaun also talks about how it was to …

Versatility Ranch Horse – Mozaun McKibben

March 3, 2014 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 156

Moazun talks about the Versatility Ranch Horse and what he looks for in a horse to be able to compete and be successful in this discipline. Mozaun also talks about how …

Romel Reins – Debbie Brown

February 24, 2014 2014, Archives, February 2014, Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 606

NRHA Professional Trainer Debbie Brown talks about using romel reins on a reining horse and the benefits that can come from using romel reins and the maneuvers it can help.

Rein Management – Debbie Brown

February 23, 2014 2014, Archives, February 2014, Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 192

Debbie goes over the importance of rein management while you show. Having your reins the correct length and both even, can show the judge you are there to impress. Keeping …

Counter Bend – Debbie Brown

February 20, 2014 2014, Archives, February 2014, Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 126

Debbie talks about how to teach your horse to counter bend, or also known as reverse trotting. This exercise has a lot of benefits to teaching your horse can can …

Colt Starting Part 7 – Sarah Dawson

February 13, 2014 2014, Archives, February 2014, Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 137

Sarah goes over what you should expect the first time you ride a young horse. Sarah teams up with Austin and shows you how to work a colt around with …

Colt Starting Part 3 – Sarah Dawson

February 11, 2014 2014, Archives, February 2014, Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 126

Sarah talks about how she gets on her horses for the first time. Always keep everything organized, such as your lead rope when you are ready to get on so …

Colt Starting Part 6 – Sarah Dawson

February 10, 2014 2014, Archives, February 2014, Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 74

Sarah goes over how she teaches her young horses how to move off of her legs, and how to not send your horse too many cues at once

Colt Starting Part 5 – Sarah Dawson

February 10, 2014 2014, Archives, February 2014, Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 132

Sarah explains on keeping everything soft and simple while working with a young horse and then with time and persistence everything will start to fall into place. Sarah also talks …

Colt Starting Part 4 – Sarah Dawson

February 10, 2014 2014, Archives, February 2014, Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 129

Sarah talks about how she gets her horses to get its forward motion going without scaring the horse. Being a soft rider and being quite in your saddle while riding …

Colt Starting Part 2 – Sarah Dawson

February 7, 2014 2014, Archives, February 2014, Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 155

In Colt Starting Part 2, Sarah shows you how she desensitizes and saddles her horses. Sarah’s main point of focus is to make the horses comfortable in whatever she does.

Connecting With Your Horse – Mark Lyon

January 28, 2014 2014, Archives, Horse Training Videos, January 2014, Training Barn 85

Mark Lyon talks about using sense with your horse and adjust to your horses emotions and to successfully support the horse. Horses have many gifts greater than our own and …

Changing Leads on a Young Horse – Dell Hendricks

January 26, 2014 2014, Archives, Horse Training Videos, January 2014, Training Barn 154

Dell Hendricks answers a users question about how he starts to teach a young horse to change leads. Dell talks about keeping his horses calm when he pushes the horse …

Teaching Your Horse to Guide Part 1 – Billy Williams

January 22, 2014 2014, Archives, Horse Training Videos, January 2014, Training Barn 459

Billy goes over how he teaches his horses guide with two hands and one hand. Billy explains why he wants his horses to be light and responsive to the reins …

Keeping Your Horse Still While Mounting – Barbara Williams

January 21, 2014 2014, Archives, Horse Training Videos, January 2014, Training Barn 114

Barbara talks about how to keep your horse in place while you mount your horse, and to always stay patient while working with your horse. Many times if our temper …

Teaching Your Horse to Guide Part 2 – Billy Williams

January 20, 2014 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 322

In Part 2 of teaching your horse to guide, Billy shows you a few exercises that he does to soften the horses face to be able to guide better. Billy …

Teaching Your Horse to Side-pass – Tom McCutcheon

January 13, 2014 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 421

Tom answers Rhonda’s question about how to teach a horse to side-pass.

Keeping Your Horse Warm During the Winter – Tom McCutcheon

January 10, 2014 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 96

Tom talks about the current weather conditions and how he keeps his horses warm if he works them in cold weather.

Reconditioning a Horse – Tom McCutcheon

January 8, 2014 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 145

Tom answers Debra’s question on how to recondition a horse after a few months of not being ridden.

When to Start Working on a Cow – Teddy Johnson

December 7, 2013 2013, Archives, December 2013, Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 204

Teddy speaks about when he likes to go from warming up his horses to when is a good time to start working a cow. Every horse is different and will …

Keeping Your Horse’s Shoulders up While Working a Cow – Teddy Johnson

December 5, 2013 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 96

Teddy thinks that it is important to keep the horses shoulders up when his horses are working a cow. Teddy shows you some exercises on how he keeps the shoulders …

Showing Your Horse to Their Ability – Miranda Lyon

November 30, 2013 2013, Archives, Horse Training Videos, November 2013, Training Barn 88

Miranda goes over her experience of showing her horse to their best ability, and knowing the strong and weak spots in her horse.

Partnership with Your Horse – Mark Lyon

November 28, 2013 2013, Archives, Horse Training Videos, November 2013, Training Barn 87

Mark talks about the partnership of a horse and rider, and using a horses and persons ability together to achieve greater results. Thank you M&M Horsemanship for sharing your knowledge.

Lunging Your Horse – Mirjam Stillo

November 27, 2013 2013, Archives, Horse Training Videos, November 2013, Training Barn 206

Mirjam answers Rhonda’s question about how to keep her horse from cutting in while lunging.

Bucking Horse – Mark Lyon

November 26, 2013 2013, Archives, Horse Training Videos, November 2013, Training Barn 109

Mark talks about a young horse that bucks, and what he has seen and found in horses that buck.

When to Stop Working Your Horse – Mark Lyon

November 26, 2013 2013, Archives, Horse Training Videos, November 2013, Training Barn 109

Mark goes over when he likes to stop working with his horse and call it a day. He also believes that the first five and last five minutes of training …

Being Aware of Your Surroundings – Mark Lyon

November 25, 2013 2013, Archives, Horse Training Videos, November 2013, Training Barn 85

Mark goes over how to be aware of you and your horses surrounding while riding. he also says use the horses gifts of knowing what is going on around them, …

Stopping and Running Down to Your Stop – Ruben Vandorp

November 23, 2013 2013, Archives, Horse Training Videos, November 2013, Training Barn 211

Ruben speaks about how he teaches his horses to stop and make a big move without going fast. Ruben also goes over about running down to the stops, and how …

When to Put Sliders on Your Horse and Stopping Cues – Ruben Vandorp

November 21, 2013 2013, Archives, Horse Training Videos, November 2013, Training Barn 319

Ruben speaks about when he starts putting sliding shoes on a young horse. He also goes over the three cues that he uses to train his horses to stop.

Spinning with One Hand – Tom McCutcheon

November 19, 2013 2013, Archives, Horse Training Videos, November 2013, Training Barn 193

Tom shows you how he starts his horse and continues to spin with one hand.

Working a Young Horse on a Flag – Teddy Johnson

November 8, 2013 2013, Archives, Horse Training Videos, November 2013, Training Barn 187

Teddy explains how he gets a young horse to work on a flag. Thank you Teddy Johnson for providing your information. Teddy Johnson Cutting Horses

Warming up Your Horse before Working on a Flag – Teddy Johnson

November 7, 2013 2013, Archives, Horse Training Videos, November 2013, Training Barn 123

Teddy shows you how he bridles up his horses and how he warms them up before working on a flag. Thank you Teddy Johnson for providing your information. Teddy Johnson …

Catching Your Horse Safely with a Rope – Mark Lyon

November 6, 2013 2013, Archives, Horse Training Videos, November 2013, Training Barn 115

Mark shows you a few tricks on how to catch a difficult horse in their stall with a rope while keeping the horse calm and relaxed.

Short Shank Correctional Bit – Dell Hendricks

November 5, 2013 2013, Archives, Horse Training Videos, November 2013, Training Barn 171

Dell shows you his favorite bit and why he likes to use it on most of his horses.

Controlling the Horse with Your Reins – Teddy Johnson

November 4, 2013 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 123

Teddy shows your how he gets a better control of his horse, and how to get your horse to do a reverse arch with your indirect rein. Thank you Teddy …

Body Position – Teddy Johnson

November 4, 2013 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 77

Teddy speaks about his body position while he is working a horse and where you should sit in your saddle.

Working a Flag – Mozaun McKibben

November 1, 2013 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 76

Mozaun explains how he starts his horses on a flag.

Improving Your Spins – Pete Kyle

October 31, 2013 2013, Archives, Horse Training Videos, October 2013, Training Barn 148

Pete answers Margie’s question while Tom is out of town about what she could to do improve her horses spin. Thank you Pete Kyle for providing your knowledge. Kyle Ranch

Shoes for the Correct Discipline – Trent Wargo

October 30, 2013 2013, Archives, Horse Training Videos, October 2013, Training Barn 104

Trent answers Rhonda’s question about what’s the best shoes for a horse that does multiple disciplines.

Pivot Foot While Spinning – Tom McCutcheon

October 29, 2013 2013, Archives, Horse Training Videos, October 2013, Training Barn 327

Tom talks about the pivot foot on the horse while spinning and how it has changed over the past 20 years.

Moving the Horse’s Hip – Tom McCutcheon

October 28, 2013 2013, Archives, Horse Training Videos, October 2013, Training Barn 119

Tom instructs on how and why he gains control of a horse’s hip.

Rewarding Your Horse – Mozaun McKibben

October 23, 2013 2013, Archives, Horse Training Videos, October 2013, Training Barn 137

Mozan talks about rewarding his horse and how helpful it has been in his training.

Warming Up – Tom McCutcheon

October 22, 2013 2013, Archives, Horse Training Videos, October 2013, Training Barn 93

Tom goes over how he warms up his horses before he starts to work them.

How to Properly Hold and Throw a Rope – Mozaun McKibben

October 21, 2013 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 121

Mozaun goes over how to hold and throw a rope while you are on your horse.

Exercises for Horses That Suck Back in Their Spin – Pete Kyle

October 19, 2013 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 362

Pete goes over what to do when a horse sucks back in their spins. Thank you Pete Kyle for providing your knowledge. Kyle Ranch

Working with a Wild Mustang – Mark Lyon

October 18, 2013 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 139

Mark works with a wild mustang that has only been handled a few times. Thank you M&M Horsemanship for sharing your knowledge.

Staying Smooth and Increasing Your Speed in Spins – Pete Kyle

October 17, 2013 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 125

Pete shows you how to keep your horse smooth into the spin and then how to increase your speed effectively. Thank you Pete Kyle for providing your knowledge. Kyle Ranch

Collected or not Collected in Spins – Tom McCutcheon

October 16, 2013 Ask Tom Anything, Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 137

Tom answers Heike’s question about if Tom would prefer his horse to not be as collected in the face and spin faster, or be collected and spin slower.

Freeing up your Horses Front-End While Stopping – Pete Kyle

October 15, 2013 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 256

Pete shows you exercises that he incorporates into his training that helps engage his horses shoulders and keeps them up while they are loping. Thank you Pete Kyle for providing …

Keeping a Horse Quiet While in the Middle of the Pen – Dell Hendricks

October 13, 2013 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 75

Dell answers Barbara’s question on what to do to keep her horse quiet in the middle of the pen and before she is about to spin.

Running Martingale and German Martingale – Dell Hendricks

October 11, 2013 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 166

Dell answers Michelle’s question about if Dell uses a running and german martingale in his training program.

Consistent Stops – Dell Hendricks

October 10, 2013 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 127

Dell answers Michelle’s question about how to be more consistent while stopping.

Teaching Your Horse

October 9, 2013 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 188

Check out this YouTube clip below for a Tip from Tom about the best way to teach your horse. It’s all about teaching the horses to learn what you want …

Trail Obstacle Training and Its Benefits – Mark Lyon

October 6, 2013 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 220

Mark speaks about getting his horses broke to trail obstacles and how he believes it helps the horses. Thank you Mark and Miranda Lyon for providing your knowledge M and …

Keeping Your Horse Safe While Properly Attaching Your Cinch – Mark Lyon

October 5, 2013 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 107

Mark gives a tip over how to keep your horse safe with properly attaching your cinch. Thank you M&M Horsemanship for sharing your knowledge.

Switching Your Lead Rope While Riding – Mark Lyon

October 4, 2013 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 113

Mark gives a demonstration on how to move your lead rope from one side of the horse to the other while riding, and keeping yourself safe in the process. Thank …

Preparing to Get on for the First Time – Mark Lyon

October 4, 2013 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 109

Mark Lyon goes over how he gets a horse ready before he gets on for the first time. Thank you Mark and Miranda Lyon for providing your knowledge M and …

Getting Your Horse Desensitized and Ready to Saddle – Mark Lyon

October 4, 2013 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 114

Mark Lyon shows you how to desensitize your horse and how to prepare your horse to be saddled. Mark also shows you a few tricks he has picked up along …

Getting off a Horse – Miranda Lyon

September 16, 2013 2013, Archives, Horse Training Videos, September 2013, Training Barn 164

Miranda Lyon demonstrates a safe way to get off a horse. Thank you to Mark and Miranda Lyon for providing their knowledge. M and M Horsemanship

Getting on a Horse – Part Two

September 11, 2013 2013, Archives, Horse Training Videos, September 2013, Training Barn 101

Miranda Lyon goes through step-by-step how she gets on one of her mustangs for the first time. Thank you Mark and Miranda Lyon for providing your knowledge. M and M …

Getting on a Horse – Part One

September 11, 2013 2013, Archives, Horse Training Videos, September 2013, Training Barn 89

Mark Lyon goes over a basic tip on how to get onto a colt that is new to being ridden. Thank you to Mark and Miranda Lyon for providing their …

Teach a Horse to Hold Its Back Leg Up – Pete Kyle

September 3, 2013 2013, Archives, Around the Farm, Horse Training Videos, September 2013, Training Barn 117

Pete Kyle walks us through how to hold your horses back leg up to be able to easily work with your horse, such as your farrier putting shoes on your …

How to Hobble a Horse – Pete Kyle

August 21, 2013 2013, Archives, Around the Farm, August 2013, Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 120

Pete Kyle of Kyle Ranch teaches how to properly hobble a horse. Thank you Pete Kyle for providing your knowledge. Kyle Ranch

Skid Boots – Tom McCutcheon

August 7, 2013 2013, Archives, August 2013, Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 433

Tom talks about using skid boots during your ride.

Softening a Horses Face – Tom McCutcheon

August 6, 2013 2013, Archives, August 2013, Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 127

Tom goes over how to soften your horses face.

Using a Cavasan – Tom McCutcheon

August 5, 2013 2013, Archives, August 2013, Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 386

Tom talks about using a cavasan on his horses, what kind he uses and why they can be helpful.

Starting Lead Changes – Dell Hendricks

August 5, 2013 2013, Archives, August 2013, Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 164

Dell instructs about how to train a two or three year old to do lead changes. User Question: What exercises do you first introduce to young horses to teach them lead …

How to Start Backing Up – Part Two: Using Your Legs

July 31, 2013 2013, Archives, Horse Training Videos, July 2013, Training Barn 76

Tom instructs how to start backing up a horse by using your legs.

How to Start Backing Up – Tom McCutcheon

July 30, 2013 2013, Archives, Horse Training Videos, July 2013, Training Barn 139

Tom instructs how to start backing up a horse.

Using a Curb Chain – Tom McCutcheon

July 28, 2013 2013, Archives, Horse Training Videos, July 2013, Training Barn 89

Tom discusses the reasons to use a curb chain and the types of curb chains he likes to use.

Front Leg Protection – Tom McCutcheon

July 24, 2013 2013, Archives, Horse Training Videos, July 2013, Training Barn 92

Tom explains the importance of protecting your horses front legs and what products he uses.

Neck vs Direct Reining – Barbara Williams

June 12, 2013 2013, Archives, Horse Training Videos, June 2013, Training Barn 140

Barbara demonstrates the differences between direct and neck reining and how they should be used.

Transitioning from 2 to 3 Year Old – Daniel Schloemer

June 5, 2013 2013, Archives, Horse Training Videos, June 2013, Training Barn 127

Daniel talks about the progress a 2 year old horse has made coming into its 3 year old year, and what it might still need to work on.

Utilizing Limited Training Space – Daniel Schloemer

June 4, 2013 2013, Archives, Horse Training Videos, June 2013, Training Barn 90

Daniel talks about how you can properly train your horse with limited space.

Leg Positioning – Daniel Schloemer

June 4, 2013 2013, Archives, Horse Training Videos, June 2013, Training Barn 119

Daniel Schloemer discusses the 3 main positions for your legs that should be used when directing your horse.

Improve Backing Up – Daniel Schloemer

June 4, 2013 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 141

A little further from the basics, Daniel shows you how to improve upon backing up your horse.

Tom’s Tips: Straw vs Felt Hat

June 3, 2013 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 74

Brianna Sloan of Lucky Paint Custom Show Shirts gives information on what time of year you should wear a straw or felt hat.

Importance of Routine – Ted Turner

June 3, 2013 Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 117

Champion Halter Horse Trainer, Ted Turner, talks about his training routine and the importance of a constant schedule.

Part 1 Training Your Horse to Spin – Tom McCutcheon

May 25, 2013 2013, Archives, Horse Training Videos, May 2013, Training Barn 565

Tom goes through the basics to start teaching your horse to spin.

Putting on a Bridle – Tom McCutcheon

May 24, 2013 2013, Archives, Horse Training Videos, May 2013, Training Barn 52

Tom goes through the safety steps and simplicity of putting a bridle on and off your horse.

Holding Western Reins – Barbara Williams

May 24, 2013 2013, Archives, Horse Training Videos, May 2013, Training Barn 125

Barbara, walks through the basics of holding western reins.

Recipient Mare and Foal – Barb Wibbles

May 23, 2013 2013, Archives, Horse Training Videos, May 2013, Training Barn 74

Barb talks about a recipient mare and its recent foal, and the complications she faced with its birth.

Part 2 Training Your Horse to Spin – Tom McCutcheon

May 23, 2013 2013, Archives, Horse Training Videos, May 2013, Training Barn 480

Tom follows up Lesson 1 with details on how to further get your horse started on spinning.

Mouth Control – Tom McCutcheon

April 22, 2013 2013, April 2013, Archives, Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 91

Tom talks about the importance of controlling your horse’s face and maintaining mouth control.

Dismounting – Barbara Williams

February 15, 2013 2013, February 2013, Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 98

Barbara demonstrates how to properly dismount. She also goes through various safety tips and suggestions for dismounting.

Tom’s Tips – Standing Patiently

February 15, 2013 2013, February 2013, Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 128

Quick tip from Barbara Williams on the importance of teaching your horse to stand still and be patient after you have mounted.

Mounting from Block – Barbara Williams

February 15, 2013 2013, February 2013, Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 72

Barbara share the basics of how to mount your horse from a mounting block.

Choosing a Bit – Tom McCutcheon

January 8, 2013 2013, Archives, Horse Training Videos, January 2013, Training Barn 139

Tom takes you through his choice of bits for the various stages of training.

Tom’s Tips – Securing Your Cinch

December 21, 2012 2012, Archives, December 2012, Horse Training Videos, Training Barn 79

Tom goes over how to properly secure your cinch.

Familiarizing Your Horse with a Mounting Block – Barbara Williams

November 20, 2012 2012, Archives, Horse Training Videos, November 2012, Training Barn 111

Barbara instructs on how to properly familiarize your horse to a mounting block. She recommends various steps and positions for safety.

Spinning Technique for Rookie Rider – Tom McCutcheon

November 20, 2012 2012, Archives, Horse Training Videos, November 2012, Training Barn 84

Tom instructs Rookie Rider, Shawn Stratman, on the proper techniques to a good spin and how important the start of the turn is in organizing the whole maneuver, plus the …