Posts under ‘Groundwork’

We all know that humans are hot-blooded and snakes are cold-blooded animals.  But, did you know that horses can be either?  Not in the same way, though.
Hot-blooded horses can be really wild.  They buck, jump around, try to bite you when you are riding, etc.  They are not easy riders.  You have to ride them [...]

Have you ever mounted a horse that tried to run out from under you? Does it try to get up and go once you are seated in the saddle? If you answered yes to either question, you need to work on desensitizing your horse.  When you are desensitizing a horse, it is important [...]

I recently attended a week long day camp at Texas Charm School and Cowboy College.  The owner and instructor is Cody Johannson.  She taught me how to round pen.  Ms. Cody also taught me to desensitize a horse.  This is really important so that the horse will not get spooked easily.  I ride in rodeo [...]