Sometimes reading about horse care or riding isn’t enough; you need to see things to better understand them. That’s where our “how-to” videos come in handy. Whether you’re looking to saddle a horse, braid a mane or understand how the hoof works, they are sure to enhance your learning experience.

****************************************

Video: How to Plait Your Horse's Mane

From HorseLand Australia comes an excellent short video on making your horse's mane look top-notch for the show ring.

Video: Correct Horseback Riding Position

This video from the Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) shows correct riding position at the walk and halt, and exercises to help achieve it.

Video: How to Do An Emergency Dismount

Watch this video from the Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) on how to do an emergency dismount.

Video: Danger Zones Around the Horse

In this Certified Horsemanship Association video learn the danger zones around a horse on the ground and how to use horse behavior to work around them safely.

Video: Emergency Stop Using a Pulley Rein

Watch this Certified Horsemanship Association video with Julie Goodnight demonstrating how to stop a horse with a pulley rein.

Video: Trail Riding Tips

Pat and Linda Parelli give you some helpful tips for better trail riding.

Video: Wrapping Your Horse's Legs

Check out this video on how to wrap your horse's legs. From Max Corcoran, groom for Karen and David O'Connor.

Video: Olympic Eventer Karen O'Connor on Using Ground Poles

Discover a new schooling exercise over ground poles to improve your horse's leg work in this clip from the Team O'Connor Technique DVD from Olympic eventing veterans David and Karen O'Connor.

Video: Proper Saddle Placement with Tommy Garland

In this short video tip, Tommy explains how to properly place your saddle.

Video: Nona Garson's Jumping Basics

International jumper rider Nona Garson demonstrates her gymnastic system for allowing a horse to jump its best.

Video: Tommy Garland Uses an Equine Training Ball

Learn how Tommy Garland uses an equine training ball to train his horses.

Video: How to Use Cavalletti

Dressage trainer and competitor Nancy Later shows you how to use cavalletti (both poles on the ground and raised) to help strengthen your horse.

Parelli Horse Training -- Saddling the Friendly Way

Linda Parelli shows the rider how to saddle a horse "the friendly way" so he is comfortable with the process.

Video: What to Wear When Working With Horses

This video produced by eXtension HorseQuest shows the proper attire for safety and comfort when doing ground work with horses.

Video: How to Climb Hills with Your Horse

Horse trainers Linda and Pat Parelli demonstrate how to ride your horse up and down hills, using natural horse training methods.

Pat and Linda Parelli on Safely Riding Horses Near Roads

Pat and Linda Parelli tell us how to safely ride our horses near roads and traffic.

Video: Horse Grooming Show Tips

In this video learn how to groom your horse before a show.

Video: How to Approach a Horse Safely

This video by eXtension HorseQuest tells the new rider how to safely approach a horse as well as gives other helpful tips.

Video: Basic Horse Handling and Horse Senses

This video, from eXtension HorseQuest, discusses the basics of handling as well as the different senses of the horse.

Video: How to Approach a Horse in a Corral

Horse trainer Pat Parelli explains why respecting your horse's personal space is important when approaching him in his corral.

Video: Handling Your Horse Safely

This video, produced by eXtension HorseQuest, discusses the basics of handling horses on the ground safely, the flight or flight tendency, and the different senses of the horse.

Video: Leading and Tying Your Horse

This video, produced by eXtension HorseQuest, discusses the basics of handling horses on the ground safely as well as the proper way to lead and tie a horse.

Video: How to Perform a Safety Check on Your Tack

Produced by the Certified Horsemanship Association, in this short video you'll learn what parts of the saddle and bridle to check for wear and tear as well as how to ensure your horse's tack is adjusted correctly so that your horse can perform comfortably.

Video: How to Safely Groom Your Horse

Watch how horse trainer Pat Parelli uses natural horse training methods to set Savvilicious at ease to be groomed in a new location.

How to Fit a Helmet for Horseback Riding (Video)

Produced by the Certified Horsemanship Association, this short video demonstrates how to fit a helmet for horseback riding.

How to Bridle a Horse (Video)

Produced by Certified Horsemanship Association, this short video features nationally known natural horsemanship trainer Julie Goodnight demonstrating how to safely bridle a horse.

How to Mount a Horse (Video)

Produced by Certified Horsemanship Association, this short video features nationally known natural horsemanship trainer Julie Goodnight demonstrating how to safely mount and dismount your horse.

Video: Dressing Safely for Riding

Pat Parelli shares with us about being safety conscious in the way that you dress for horse training and horse riding. This clip features a couple of students of the Parelli Natural Horse Training method, all of whom are aiming to become great horse trainers.

How to Pick a Horse's Hoof (Video)

Produced by the Certified Horsemanship Association, this short 3-minute video shows you how to safely and carefully pick a horse's hoof.

How to Saddle a Horse (Video)

Produced by Certified Horsemanship Association, this short video show how to safely saddle a horse.

How to Adjust a Martingale (Video)

This safety tip brought to you by the Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) deals with correctly and safely fitting different types of martingales on your horse.

How to Fit Horse Boots (Video)

This safety tip brought to you by the Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) deals with correctly and safely fitting sports medicine boots, bell boots and split boots on your horse.

Correct Fit for Breast Collar and Back Cinch (Video)

This safety tip brought to you by the Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) shows how to correctly fit a breast collar and back cinch on your horse.