Are they safe? Will my horse pull back? How can I teach him to cross-tie without any issues? For me, the answer comes down to this: If you approach cross-tying with a training mindset and set the horse up for success with the foundational preparation he needs beforehand.

One of the hardest things to learn when you are new to loping is how to know which lead you are on. It can be tricky to feel, and frustrating! Here are a few methods that you can use to determine which lead you are on if you are unsure.

Giving horses treats and when to do so is a highly debated topic that many horse owners have different opinions about. Some people give their horses treats all the time or use it as an integral part of their training.