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The half-halt, while most commonly used in dressage training, is also a great tool for your Western horse to have. It can help with self-carriage and movement, and can even be used to help with collection.

Is your trail horse’s behavior problematic? Try Warwick Schiller’s “50-foot trail ride” exercise to improve a variety of difficulties.

Learn the centering method Warwick Schiller uses to help a horse move beyond separation anxiety.

Your veteran show horse deserves a little pampering. Here’s what a senior performance horse needs to keep competing in top form.

Learn the mindful, watch-and-pause method Warwick Schiller uses when saddling a nervous horse—or any horse.

A one-rein stop is a useful tool to have in an emergency. Warwick Schiller shows you how to achieve a better one-rein stop.

This exercise will have your horse bending nicely, using his hindquarters, and keeping that shoulder up whenever you steer him.

Is riding your horse like peddling a bike uphill? Use self-carriage to improve your horse.

You can’t predict the future, but you can be prepared to bring your horse back to attention. Learn to refocus your horse after a distraction.

Training and problem solving become easier when you use methods that build connection and trust with your horse.

Unhappy with your horse’s lazy backup? Activate his hind end to solve this frustrating problem.

Is your problem a horse that lopes too fast? Learn why he does it and how you can slow down a fast lope.