You must somehow understand that we as horsemen can do very little to teach the horse. What we can do is to create an environment in which he can learn.

Always work to cause your horse to follow the path of least resistance. Then place an opening for him to pass through so that the path of least resistance becomes the direction you want him to go in.

The wonder of Independence is that it encourages open minds and the desire to improve.

If you act like you've only got fifteen minutes, it'll take all day. Act like you've got all day and it'll take fifteen minutes.

When training young horses "There are many types of bits for many different disciplines, but the severity of ALL bits lies in the hands holding them."

The number one worst piece of horsemanship on earth is violence.

Horses are our silent partners. When we learn their language. This partnership grows strong.