S2026E311 - How to stop Mouthiness in horses & getting Forward

If you struggle to get your horses to move forward - whether undersaddle or in long reins - Mark has some great training tips for more confident movement. Plus, Mark explains how to adapt these techniques for carriage horses making the saddle transition, with insights into building feel, sensitivity, and responsiveness in even the most immune horses.

You’ll also learn why understanding your horse’s mindset—curiosity versus caution—is essential to progress. Mark discusses the importance of balancing stimuli to promote curiosity without overwhelming, and how to safely introduce environmental challenges like noise or flags to foste...