Why is Rowdy a “Wonderhorse?”
Rowdy knows how to bow, lie down, and sit up like a dog.  He stands tall on things and likes to improvise, making up his own new tricks.  He loves going jogging with Sara, and stays right next to her.  When Sara’s large horse “Rainy” was supposed to give a painting demo last year but was falling asleep and not in the artistic mood, Rowdy begged to have a shot at it.  He took the paintbrush in his mouth and painted, despite never having been trained …

Hi, this is a note to tell you about the upcoming clinic I’ll be giving at the end of August.   Please write in the comments box or call me with questions at (608)215-5200 – Sara Licht

What: A Clinic where you can bring your specific training questions or behavioral issues and get practical solutions.  I will be working with a few horses at the clinic and explaining it as I work.  There will a period of demonstration about some basics that you can learn to improve your relationship and safety with …

This tip is thanks to my friend Benjamin, who has beautiful posture. Here I explain how I use it to remind myself during driving and riding.
In addition, remember to LOOK UP while riding, and feel what you horse is doing. Because of the survival instinct, many trainers (myself included) spend too much time looking down at the horse’s neck because we want to keep on eye on what the horse is doing. When I ride at Saddleridge Stables where we all share the arena, it provides great practice for looking …

My miniature horse, Rowdy, is now driving and loving all the extra attention.  Bring your kids out to visit Rowdy for some hands-on experience with my adorable three-foot tall horse.
Your child and their friends can pet Rowdy, groom him, decorate his mane and tail, practice leading, and learn the basics about caring for a horse. Rowdy will demonstrate how he wears his miniature harness, puts on a bridle, and then will give rides in his easy entry cart.   We practice wearing safety helmets, so bring your child’s bicycle or riding helmet, or let me know if you need …

Diesel is an adorable pony mule that I have in for training to ride and drive. Here he is about 3 1/2 weeks in, and he’s looking more fit and less furry.
This video is from day 9 of our training together. Here he’s dragging a noisy septic tube, and wearing a bridle. I have the longe line attached to the halter, not the bit. I like them to get used to lots of different things “following” them, so when the cart follows them it will …