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On Wednesday this past week I had a training session with Ranger, one of my weekly rides, focused entirely on learning the art of...

In the world of horse training, progress is often measured in inches, not miles. One of the most powerful tools in a trainer’s toolkit...

If you’ve spent any time working with horses, whether as a trainer, vet tech, barn manager, competitor, or owner, you know that the...

Working with a green horse is one of the most rewarding experiences in horsemanship, but it’s also one of the most humbling. Green horses...

When people think of horses, they often picture the freedom of the open trail, the adrenaline of the arena, or the elegance of a...

When you ride, do you ever think about how the horse moves, or how you as a rider affects the horses ability to move? If you have, then...

Consistency is one of the most powerful tools in horse training. Horses thrive on routine, clear communication, and predictable...

A lot of my training is groundwork focused. It is where I start with every horse in my program, and usually at the beginning of every...

Introducing your horse to new obstacles and challenges is an essential part of building confidence, trust, and problem-solving skills....

Collection is one of the most misunderstood concepts in horse training. Riders hear the term thrown around in lessons, at competitions,...

At ARC Performance Horses LLC, one of my core training principles is helping horses become confident, willing partners. A key part of...

Tonight, I had a breakthrough in training my dog, Salem, to master the 'shake' command, a trick I’ve been eager to teach her. Given her...

Hello everyone! As you probably know by now, my name is Alaina and I am the owner of ARC Performance Horses LLC. Unfortunately, at this...