Author Archives: Jillian

Topic today is BITS! Small bits, big bits, long bits, short bits, just the bit! This is a very common issue that makes me cringe daily as I scroll through social media. Mostly it’s common human error due to lack of knowing Amy better and I totally understand that. Most that use bits incorrectly haveContinue reading “Not a lot, just a little bit…”

Weather you see it or not, stick to your plan, be patient, reward the slightest “try” from your horse and listen to what they are trying to tell you. You follow these guidelines you’ll see progress in as soon as a week! What I’m talking about is the fact that results can be seen inContinue reading “Progress is made everyday!”

Every horse I train knows voice command stop first. We work on decompressing and building confidence and boundaries and respect while lunging daily. We incorporate the stop and encourage patience from the beginning. My horse’s all stand quietly while tied, in the horse trailer, loose in the grooming area or anywhere I want them toContinue reading “A good stop under saddle starts from the ground.”