We worked on the set of Arthur for several days for a horse sequence involving the main actors, Jennifer Garner and Russell Brand riding double on Mr. T also known as Harbor Mist. Mr. T is famous for being the main horse in Dreamer, and he played Temple Grandin’s favorite horse, Chestnut in the HBO [...]

I taught two sessions of students last week who learned what flexion exercises do for their horse in warm up. Each rider improved dramatically after working through a series of patterns to supple and balance the horse. Some of the common mistakes people make is not enough contact, or too much contact. It takes hours [...]

Learn how to prepare your horse for his next event and what to expect. Here is a link Safety is number one so always wear a helmut when your ride and check your equipment. Have a great season!

here is an amazing video of Justin -Black Beauty, Monkeysee Monkeydo-Black Beauty, Hightower as Ginger in Black Beauty and RJ as Hidalgo. there is also a sequence of Rex galloping Monkey in Black Beauty that is priceless. Rex trained all of these horses.

Look for a new book, Whoa means Whoa!due out April 1. Although I find horses far easier to teach than people, I realized that I had a talent for teaching anyone how to ride. There are many books written by far greater horseman. However I was encouraged by my students to create this guide which [...]