Often, we take a good idea and turn it into a stupid one. It seems there are few limits when it comes to people stuffing things up that could otherwise be brilliant. I know this view can be applied to most human endeavours, but let’s look at a few examples that pertain to the horse world.

Ross Jacobs

October 22, 2026

Focus

DOES A HORSE NEED A JOB?

Ross Jacobs

October 22, 2026

Focus

Do horses need a purpose? A job? I don’t think so. They have a job just being a horse.

Ross Jacobs

October 14, 2026

Forward

FORWARD

Ross Jacobs

October 14, 2026

Forward

Regulating a horse’s speed seems to be one of the most common issues that come up on a regular basis at clinics. Either people are lost on how to get their horse to move with more energy or how to move with less energy. It appears that putting the forward in a horse or taking it out is a perpetual mystery to many people.

Ross Jacobs

October 8, 2026

Training

TRAINING DOES NOT END WITH OBEDIENCE

Ross Jacobs

October 8, 2026

Training

Obedience is only the beginning and not the end. Many people conflate obedience with willingness. Both are part of training, but they produce very different outcomes for the horse.

I HAVE A REALLY DUMB QUESTION

HOW TO CREATE OBEDIENCE OR WILLINGNESS

TURNING A GOOD IDEA INTO A BAD IDEA

DOES A HORSE NEED A JOB?

FORWARD

TRAINING DOES NOT END WITH OBEDIENCE

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