Recent content by ponyreb

The whip is a tricky subject, and how to use it depends on who you're asking! In the show ring, it seems like most just use their whips to ask for more speed or to say, 'no no bad!' But I took an online course from a CDE trainer, and he used it like a dressage rider would use their leg. He wants...

If anyone has any words of wisdom for setting up these 'utility' sleds with shafts, please share! I am considering getting one so my guy can help haul his feed around and we can enjoy him in the snow. We have some small hills and I'd need the shafts to avoid the sled running him over!

Hi there! He is a very handsome fellow! I can see where he'd make a dandy Classic horse. You are permitted to use a martingale on your show harness, which will help you keep him together. Also, try a bitting rig (or a bridle, surcingle and clothesline) to help teach him where he is supposed to...