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?

Can a Standardbred pacer learn to trot?

A rider wants to know if her Standardbred pacer can learn to trot?

What is Parelli and should I consider buying a Standardbred or Thoroughbred?

A new rider is curious about Parelli methods, and if she should consider a Standardbred or Thoroughbred as her first horse.