To be honest, my horse doesn’t really enjoy the new saddle, or bridle or bit that I buy for him at Christmastime. I mean that’s the same as someone giving me a new vacuum cleaner or some floor scrubbing tool. Yeah it may make my job easier and a little more comfortable but it just [...]
Although he was from England, in 1936 Lt. Col. M.F. McTaggart had 6 books on the recommended reading list for the United States Cavalry. In the preface of his book “Stable and Saddle”, he reveals why his writings were different than the standard of the day. In 2011 there is so much information on horses [...]
Obviously decision making is a necessary part of life. But there are some decisions that are just harder than normal ones. We all have to face them, especially in the horse world. It’s just that they aren’t easy and I hate them.Those are the kind I dealt with this past week. I just returned from [...]
Are you preparing for your first dressage test or do you just need some fun ideas for practice? Here are some that could help. In order to be successful with a test it’s important to get to know the Gee-og-raf-eee of your arena. In other words, know those letters and where they are located, know [...]
It just boggles my mind that people are such light weights that they think what is happening in this video is funny. There is page after page of comments saying how cute this pony (Ed) is and what a terrific rider the little boy (Ross) is. I agree that he has a tremendous amount of [...]
Today’s post includes two excellent lunging videos. The first is a very clear demonstration of the use of side reins and shows a relaxed horse. I’m a slight bit at odds with the short length of the side reins in the second video but it is an excellent instruction video on developing the rider’s seat. [...]
This is the last video that I’ve gleaned from the footage I took at the clinic in Phoenix in March. Jimmy’s basic points remain the through all of his teaching this day; use leg, soft arms, heels down, punish lack of cooperation, have a party when the horse gives you what you ask, let the [...]
Another video from the Jim Wofford clinic on 3/6/2011 at Pinnacle West Equestrian Center, in Phoenix Arizona. This segment is on jumping rivetted ditches.
On Sunday I audited a Jim Wofford clinic in Phoenix. I sure like the way Jim teaches. He teaches with humor and clarity, both of which are really helpful to students. His system has been developed from his early lessons from Fort Riley instructors, countless hours on horseback in a variety of activities, time spent [...]
In my life, I’ve met very few horses that I couldn’t find good in or a purpose for. And the longer I teach the more I realize that students need to learn more about the horse. They need to be taught to look at riding time from the horse’s perspective, not just their own. Not [...]
Hi I'm the web administrator. I have 46 years of experience teaching riders of all ages and interests. I'm a certified graduate instructor from the Potomac Horse Center in Maryland and owner of Fox School of Horsemanship (established in 1969). I've spent years working with Pony Club, equestrian camps, horse shows, rallies and events and am committed to helping instructors and riders to reach a high level of proficiency in their chosen field. In U.S. Pony Club I've been a DC, RS, RIC and examiner. Please make comments on these posts. I'd love to read your opinions and ideas.
Not Classical Riding, George Morris
Crest Release – Jumping Ahead
Teach the Basics -Seat- Part 3
Teach the Basics – Heels – part 1
Making Hard Decisions
Good Advice from 1930
What Horses Want For Christmas
Good Advice from 1930
Making Hard Decisions
Practicing For Your First Dressage Test
Lunging Videos
Jimmy Wofford Teaches Water
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