Opening the Gate »
by Dr. Don Funke

One of the most useful tasks we can teach our horses is to open and close gates while we are in the saddle. It seems so simple, yet I see very few horsemen attempt this maneuver. It is even a required task for many ranch horse/versatility classes...

Does Your Horse Walk Off? »
by Dr. Don Funke

Does your horse walk off when you are trying to mount? Does he move ahead as soon as your seat touches the saddle? I see this on many group rides and have experienced it myself on many horses that come in for training...