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- Want to understand your horse better and create a deeper bond through play and positive experiences.
- Enjoy easy, fun ideas that turn everyday moments into connection time.
- Want your horse to be more relaxed, confident, and eager to interact.
- Prefer gentle, trust-building games—not drills, pressure, or rigid methods.
- Love being part of a friendly, encouraging community where every small win counts.
Want inspiration for your next happy-horse moment? Explore our most-loved articles below.💛
ARTICLES
7 Simple Things To Do This Week With Your Horse
A week of tiny moments that add up to a big bond. Horses thrive on positive experiences—mostly predictability with a little variety. You don’t need...
Positive Reinforcement Horse Training: Our Reward-Based, Playful Approach
Training your horse doesn’t have to feel serious or stressful. At Horse Tricks 101, we use reward-based training — a friendly, practical approach built mostly...
Boost Your Horse’s Confidence with Playful Learning
Fun and play aren’t just enjoyable—they greatly improve learning and make the experience more engaging! Research shows that both humans and animals learn faster, retain...
One Simple Trick for a Braver Calmer Horse
When horses get scared, they can’t think clearly. Their main instinct is to flee! For a horse to learn well, they need to be calm....
Activities for Smart Horses: Fun Brain Games to Try
Engage your horse’s brain with short, joyful “puzzle” games Smart horses don’t just want exercise—they crave thinking jobs. When you give your horse simple puzzles...
7 Ways To Gain Your Horse’s Trust
Trust is key in your relationship with your horse. When a horse trusts you, they look to you for guidance, especially in unfamiliar situations. A...
5 Signs to Skip the Saddle and Focus on Groundwork
NEVER go out for a ride if you are worried your horse might not do what you ask. You need to be sure you and...
15 Fun and Interesting Groundwork Ideas for You and Your Horse
Before you go riding, spend time on your groundwork. Your rides will be safer and much more fun (for you and your horse). NEVER go...
Does your horse come running when called?
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of your horse running to you—not because they have to, but because they want to. But it wasn’t always...
How To Teach Your Horse Perfect Treat Manners
Some people worry that using treats during training will cause their horse to become pushy, nippy, and turn them into a horrible food monster! Unfortunately,...
31 Things To Do With Your Horse (other than riding)
Here are 31 fun and useful things to do with your horse - other than riding (includes bonding activities)
10 Simple Horse Tricks That Build Better Skills, Connection & Trust
Most impressive horse tricks don’t begin with something impressive. They start with one small, simple skill. A leg forward combined with head down can become...