Laura ReinholdMay 66 minPreparing for vacation....without your horseMy father used to be of the opinion that one could either own horses or one could travel, but never both. My mother, on the other hand, h...
LauraMar 208 minThe role of emotions in horse trainingThere are many different (and good) sources of information that will all say the same thing regarding the role emotions in horse training...
LauraMar 6, 20196 minThe One-Rein Stop: Not Just For EmergenciesMany equestrians can tell dramatic stories of when a one-rein stop saved their hide in a harrowing situation. However, the less captivati...
LauraMar 4, 201911 minThe benefits of buying your child a horseOver the years, I have met many people who erroneously believe that purchasing a horse might be a good investment opportunity. Perhaps th...
LauraDec 3, 20189 minThe perfect kid's horseAs a small child, I had the most wonderful and perfect pony a little girl could ever dream of. She was heaven-sent, as safe and careful a...
LauraJan 15, 20188 minThe role of reward in horse trainingMost of the people I work with are not very keen on the idea of causing a horse discomfort, even temporarily in the pursuit of a goal. As...
LauraNov 8, 20179 minTo blanket or not to blanket.......that is the question. Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous winter, or to take arms against a...
LauraOct 18, 20178 minWHOA!: teaching voice commands in a way that worksInevitably, when I talk about teaching voice commands to horses, there will always be one or two people in the group who insist that hors...
LauraOct 16, 201714 minHorse Shopping: how to go about acquiring a new horseSo, you've decided to buy a horse. You've been taking riding lessons, you've read every book you could lay your hands on about horse owne...
LauraOct 13, 20175 minThat elusive "feel"-ing“Feel” has to be one of the most difficult-to-define horsemanship terms, as well as the most difficult concept to teach. I am not alone i...
LauraOct 10, 20175 minThe problem versus the symptomRecently, I was watching a young child attempt to open a gate. She was struggling with the latch, which was a simple chain that wraps aro...
LauraSep 28, 20177 minBits and BittingIt shouldn’t come as a surprise that, as humans, we tend to think like humans and form our decisions based on our opinions and preference...
LauraSep 28, 201711 minCity Riding: a trail-riding guide for the urban equestrianBorn and raised in Wyoming, I grew accustomed to being able to ride my horses anywhere and everywhere. Only rarely were places off-limits...
LauraSep 28, 20176 minWinter HorsekeepingThe most dreaded time of year for us horse folks is drawing near, and we must prepare! No matter what part of the country you find yourse...
LauraSep 28, 201711 minUnderstanding Pressurepres·sure /ˈpreSHər/ noun 1.the continuous physical force exerted on or against an object by something in contact with it. "the slight ex...
LauraSep 28, 201715 minHorsey HousingA question I often get from clients who are wanting to purchase a horse of their own is, "Where should my horse live?" Most of the time, ...
LauraSep 28, 201719 minElements of effective trainingIn my last post I talked about what a horse needs and how the natural drive to ensure that his needs are met will influence his behavior....
LauraSep 28, 20179 minWhat a horse needsIn the last post I talk about the importance of goal-setting in horsemanship, specifically in our approach to new, young, inexperienced, ...
LauraSep 28, 20176 minGoal-setting in horsemanshipIn light of the two recent horse acquisitions in my circle of people and the necessity to do more with these equines than "just ride," I'...
LauraSep 28, 201713 minSpringtime horsekeepingAh, spring....melting snow, longer days, new greenery emerging from the ground, trees and flowers budding, birds singing, baby animals, a...