Developing a horseman’s eye is a lifelong process –I’ve been watching horses for years – as a young rider from horse show bleachers, later making my living watching horses – as horse trainer, riding coach and judge.

Developing a horseman’s eye is a lifelong process of studying horses -reading, seminars and training your horseman’s eye through experience.

I’ve learned SO much about horses by watching them – I’ve sure benefited by watching countless horses revolving around me on a lunge line, studying movement, facial expressions. More than a chance to blow off steam, lunging is an extension of my training.And lunging benefits the horse –  if done correctly, Find Part 3 on

Lunging is an extension of your horse training, More than a chance to blow off steam. And lunging has tuned my eye in comparing the movement of hundreds of assorted horses, evaluating strengths and weaknesses in their ways of going.

I include some obstacle/ground rail work in most lessons I teach. Why obstacles?3 reasons beyond the variety and fun…

Navigating horse trail obstacles requires patience. Obstacles, step-by-step, may not appeal to thrill seekers, requiring slow training; patience and pausing between steps. Consequently, many riders don’t practice them (until they get to the horse shows)!