Author: Neil Davies

You can teach any horse that the easiest thing to do is to kick. Equally, you can teach any horse that the easiest thing to do is stand and hold his leg still for you.

Your horse is never bad or naughty. He only ever does what he sees as being easiest.

Straightness means that your horse is relaxed and confident and moving forward with an even bend through his body.

Trailer loading a horse should never be a confrontation, writes Neil Davies.

Saying a horse lacks respect is blaming your horse instead of yourself.

The problem with many bits, is that they apply far too much pressure, writes Neil Davies.

People often describe how their horse feels when they’re riding.

When a horse pulls back, his head and poll are subjected to severe pressure.

A huge amount of skill and experience is needed to deal with problem horses.

Many trainers apply pressure when the horse has no idea how to find relief.

Horses don’t know or care what you think is good or bad.

Unfortunately, you can’t tell a horse to forget what he’s already learned.

“I believe round yards of any size are unsuitable for handling horses.”

There are no secret magic powers when it comes to training horses.

Horses aren’t born knowing that they must walk calmly alongside you.