Using Natural Horsemanship in Hunter/Jumper training

A hunter/jumper rider wants to integrate Natural Horsemanship techniques into her training, to see if it will help calm and de-spook her horse over fences and even out her tempo.

How much is too much in regards to horse training?

A rider wants to know “How much is too much in regards to horse training? How often should you continue to ask a horse to do something before the horse gets fed up and quits or becomes anxious?”

I am the new owner of a surly TB. How can I start him?

A new TB owner wants to know how to start this horse, and why is he so surly? What can she do to get the horse over his flinchy manner?

What do you think the most important training technique is?

A reader wants to know what April Reeves’ thoughts are on the most important training technique for your horse.

Is riding indoors or outdoors better for a horse?

A rider wants to better understand the advantages of riding outdoors as opposed to indoors.

Our mare is sensitive to the touch and grouchy. Is there hope for her? How can we fix this?

Grumpy sensitive-skinned mare learns how to overcome her issues through simple groundwork.

I just inherited a horse with my new farm. I know nothing about horses. Can you help me build trust with him?

A Gentleman Farmer inherits a horse with his new farm and wants to know how to build trust and keep safe.

My spooky horse won’t pay attention to me and freezes!

Rider has spooky Morgan gelding that freezes up on her, and wants to know what she can do to get him to pay attention to her while riding.

Can a Dressage rider benefit from Natural Horsemanship?

A dressage rider asks about the integration of Natural Horsemanship in the English disciplines, and how they apply.

Horse gets spooky during trail rides. How can I fix this?

April Reeves helps a rider with a spooky trail horse.