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It seems like everyone has a horse training philosophy these days. From O'Connor to Lyons, from Pat Parelli to Sally Swift, how does a rider choose?

There are a variety of ways to work in the horse industry. From running a horse business to working for a company in the equine industry, there's something for everybody

A simple five-part test will give a score indicating how respectful a horse is of his trainer, and will point out holes in the horse's training.

Many riders require the assistance of a jumping horse trainer, either for themselves or for their horses. Hiring the wrong horse trainer, however, can prove disastrous.

Here are ten questions every horse trainer and owner should ask themselves to determine whether they are the dominant partner in the rider-horse relationship.

Learn to train any horse, including problem horses, yourself! By enhancing the horse/human relationship, you can train your horse to be responsive and receptive.

Xenophon's 'The Art of Horsemanship' was written between 440 and 360 BC. Yet its style and insight have much to offer the modern rider.

When a rider decides to switch disciplines, the transition can be confusing. However, there are ways to help the horse cope with a new equestrian sport.

Dozens of top horse trainers and clinicians have released horseback riding instructional videos, but is this the best method of learning to ride and train horses?

Hints to help you in the difficult process of finding the right horse trainer for you and your horse.

The much-awaited annual event for New Englanders and New Yorkers has proved to be another successful clinic, trade show, and breed display!

Communication is the key to over 200 years of unsurpassed skill of the Native American horseman. A magical bond between horse and rider allows for amazing results.

Anyone can train a horse. True skill is only shown when a horse is trained well.

Whether it's bringing a horse back to work after a vacation or starting over in a new discipline, training the older horse is a challenging experience.

Every year, thousands of horses are rescued from neglectful or abusive situations. Working with rescue horses can be both challenging and rewarding.

The National Wild Horse and Burro Program helps the public realize the dream of owning and caring for a mustang or burro, while protecting wild horses and U.S. rangelands

The dressage tests call for many gaits and movements, but some of the most demanding athletically and exciting to watch are the lateral movements.

Some horses are more timid and nervous than others. This lack of confidence can be a major impediment to training if horse trainers do not address it directly.

Looking at the basic methods available before studying them in more depth.

Little girls like horses. Little girls can be very persuasive. Mom and dad buckle and decide to go shopping for a new addition to the family.

Horses have survived in the wild for millions of years, over which they developed several reflexes that have helped them to avoid predation.

The way that horses see is very different from humans and understanding how they see the world can be beneficial to understanding their reactions.

Whips can be extremely useful tools when training a horse to listen to your leg aids.

Animal massage is growing in popularity around the globe including horses, cats and dogs as popular recipients of bodywork, massages and energwork modalities.

Jumping is lots of fun, but flatwork is just as important for jumper riders. There are numerous benefits to schooling on the flat two or three days per week.

Christmas carols were reinvented in the 19th century, regarded as a Victorian phenomenon. Songs include the famous Silent Night and The First Noel.

Federigo Grisone's horsemanship manual of 1550 was the first to have a wide-ranging influence since Xenophon's 'The Art of Horsemanship', written 2000 years earlier.

Western riding is something of a mystery to many people, especially in the UK, where it is still comparatively rare. But it really shouldn't be.

Miniature horses are being trained to work as assistance animals for the visually impaired. They use the same skills as guide dogs to assist the blind with mobility.

Although not free, equine adoption is an inexpensive way to purchase a horse. Both public and private options exist to adopt a horse.

When Mine That Bird came flying along the rail to win this year's Kentucky Derby, not everyone was shocked. At Woodbine, people knew who he was.

The only harness horse to win the Pacing Triple Crown, No Pan Intended also took Breeders Crown honors. His trainer was Deshler, Ohio's Ivan Sugg. He knew Pan well.

Most riders think snaffle bits are kind. Not so. The Spanish training system uses bosals and haquimas, as well as educated hands, to train horses.

The Palo Alto System, devised by Leland Stanford and implemented by the skilled personnel he hired, was a blueprint for producing fast trotters.

Antoine de Pluvinel's horsemanship manual, first published in 1623, marked a change in the approach to training a horse for the riding house.

Helping your foal with those important first lessons in 'humanship'.

At this year's Equine Affaire, Olympic gold medalist Bruce Davidson gives two clinics on bringing along young event prospects, and training for the upper levels.

From murmurs of gold on Bonanza Creek in 1897, word spread south with lightning speed. There was gold to be found, supplies to be purchased, but months of travel first.

Ground driving is one of the most effective methods of training horses to steer. It creates a safe environment where there is no rider to interfere.

There are so many differing training methods for horses around, how do you find the right one for you? Or, more accurately, for your horse? The answer is - You don't!

Transitions are an integral part of any horseback riding session. Learn how to correctly ask for a downward transition, and how the horse's response should feel.

The horse as a prey animal has a limited number of ways to protect itself. If these defensive tactics are employed when under saddle, they can endanger the rider.