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Luke Brown of Reata Horsemanship shares insights and stories about ranching, horsemanship, business, family, and life.

Q&A: How Do I Teach My Horse to Move Laterally without Speeding Up? advanced horse training tips horsemanship problem solving q&a riding Nov 09, 2023

Q: When working on softening techniques such as counter-flexion or lateral movement, my horse seems to associate any leg pressure with speeding up rather than moving off my leg. What can I do to...

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Q&A: Instead of Cantering, he Turns into an Uncontrollable Racehorse advanced horse training tips horsemanship horses problem solving q&a Oct 19, 2023

Q: I often enjoy riding out on the trail with a group of friends, and we also like to often do some trotting and cantering. However, my horse has gotten into the habit of every time I ask for...

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Q&A: Ground Tying advanced groundwork horse training tips Oct 12, 2023

Q: "How do I start working towards teaching my horse to ground tie?"

 

A: Ground tying is a wonderful skill I believe every horse should have.  It is an indication that your horse is...

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Q&A: Counterflexion Conundrum advanced horse training tips horsemanship q&a riding Aug 01, 2023

Q: Do you have any tips on counter flexion? I’m struggling to understand how to ask/cue the horse and once I think I’ve got it, he goes for a direction change and I’m unsure how...

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