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 Engaging Activities for You and Your Horse in Any Weather
Too Cold ❄️, Windy 💨, or Rainy 🌧️ to Ride? Don’t Let Bad Weather Dampen Your Spirits! Even when the weather isn’t ideal for riding,...
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...
Help Your Horse To Learn New Tasks Easily
Most horses enjoy learning and working things out (just like us humans). But if a task is too difficult, the horse can become frustrated or...
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...
A Very Simple Bow in Less Than 4 Minutes
A very simple bow is easy and quick to teach if your horse already knows how to target. ‘Targeting’ is to touch an object when...
[FAQ] What are the best tricks to teach my horse?
Teaching your horse tricks is a fun and rewarding way to build trust, confidence, and communication. But where should you start? With so many tricks...
5 Playful Challenges to Deepen Your Bond
Short, kind sessions that spark connection—and make everything else easier. These aren’t “just tricks.” Each tiny challenge teaches your horse to think, try, and enjoy...