GavSays Horse Training Blog

Feb 10, 5 Horse Training Mistakes You're Making & Need to Avoid

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:10:01 -0500

Are you making these 5 Horse Training Mistakes? There's a good chance that you are making at least 1, & you definitely want to avoid them. Find out & learn how to fix...

Aug 12, WATCH | Advanced Horse Training: Starting the Rollback

Sat, 12 Aug 2023 06:07:40 -0400

The best way of starting to teach the rollback is by first getting the horse soft when lateral. Let's get your horses spinning & rolling back..

Jun 3, WATCH: Rollback and Spin | Horse Training Tips & Lessons

Sat, 3 Jun 2023 03:27:25 -0400

We've chatted Stringhalt, Tips on Assessment, and NOW let's teach the Rollback and Spin...

May 26, WATCH | Horse Training Tips: How to Assess a Horse for Training

Fri, 26 May 2023 04:40:36 -0400

Do you know what work your horse needs?... With these horse training tips you'll learn the steps I take to assess a horse for training...

May 20, WATCH: What is Stringhalt in Horses? Horse Training Medical Problems

Sat, 20 May 2023 06:31:26 -0400

Do you know what Stringhalt in horses is? In this lesson we look at it, and talk about whether a horse can still perform well if they suffer from it.

Feb 10, NLG Redirect

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 06:05:51 -0500

Jun 9, How Horse Bits Work - Gags, Snaffles & Their Actions

Thu, 9 Jun 2022 08:32:19 -0400

Choosing the right bit for your horse is often a challenge. So equip yourself through this video with an understanding of how horse bits work to make choosing the right bit easier...

Jan 15, Polished Roll Backs: Clearing Front Leg & Propelling Hind Leg

Sat, 15 Jan 2022 05:54:40 -0500

Do you want your horses to do polished, smooth and quick roll backs? Then it is imperative to first teach them this...

Oct 29, Results of Going Back to No Panic Horse Training

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 03:28:24 -0400

Here's another great example of taking a horse back to "No Panic" horse training and what teaching one thing at a time can achieve in a very short time....

Oct 1, How to Teach Your Horse Patience ... On the Ground

Fri, 1 Oct 2021 06:22:39 -0400

Teaching your horse patience is one of the first lessons you should be teaching. Here are 2 examples of a simple method for teaching patience on the ground...

Aug 26, Bit Solutions for "Tongue Over Bit" & "Tongue Sensitive" Horses

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 06:27:06 -0400

What do you do when you have a horse that is Tongue Sensitive and/or get's it's Tongue Over the Bit? Here are some solutions...

Aug 12, How to Lighten Your Horse to Both Legs and Reins

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 09:07:54 -0400

A solution to a question I am asked often... "How do you lighten a horse up to respond to both rein and leg?" Conventional solutions often don't hack it...

Aug 5, The Goal of Horse Training: What is it?

Thu, 5 Aug 2021 08:01:26 -0400

What is the goal of horse training? Whenever I start a young horse, I have a very clear picture of what I want the horse to be able to do. Let's take a look...

Apr 27, Panic-Free Horse Training

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 07:32:45 -0400

Here are some basic things people are overlooking when training horses. Let's take a look at the steps to Panic-Free Horse Training...

Apr 20, WHY You Should do Groundwork

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 10:50:05 -0400

Let's chat about the IMPORTANCE of why you should do groundwork. If you want to be a great horseman and horse trainer, then you need to pay attention...

Apr 15, Teaching a Horse to Stop Correctly - Bits vs Training

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 05:36:42 -0400

Here's a great lesson on getting a horse to stop correctly. Plus some additional tips on training a calm and responsive horse. Watch to the end...

Apr 15, Horse Riding Arena Building Tips: Where to Place the Gate & Why

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 04:02:14 -0400

Here is the most important tip for when building your Horse Riding Arena. Before you build, make you sure you think about the Psychology of the horse, and where you place the gate.

Apr 14, Important Horse Training Psychology - The Right & Wrong Way

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 03:33:42 -0400

This is an IMPORTANT video: The right Horse Training Psychology will make all the difference to your horse schooling. First I show you the wrong way - & then we get into the right...

Apr 13, Soft Hands? - Answers to your Questions

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 07:03:16 -0400

This question came in from Jo and simply said "Soft Hands?"... We thought it was a great topic to discuss. Watch to find out the answer...

Apr 1, Horse Feed Fundamentals: What Should You be Feeding Your Horse?

Thu, 1 Apr 2021 06:10:47 -0400

What Feed should you be feeding your horse? Here is some great advice from Guy Benson on what you should be considering and how to approach your horse feed...

Feb 15, Bitting Q&A: What Bit for a Horse That is Stiff Through the Neck?

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 10:00:25 -0500

The answer to this question about bitting: "What bit for a horse that is stiff through the neck?" ... has nothing to do with Bitting. Find out the solution....

Sep 29, NLG Redirect

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 02:39:37 -0400

Feb 13, The Best Horse Books Recommended by You...

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 09:05:10 -0500

Here's a list of the best horse books recommended by you, our readers and viewers...

Dec 5, Leg Yielding: Using Legs And Hands Together

Thu, 5 Dec 2019 09:50:23 -0500

I was asked whats the difference between legs for forward, and legs for lateral. It's the combination of legs and hands together...

Aug 8, Get The Correct Body Position - Horse Training Video Lessons

Thu, 8 Aug 2019 04:52:58 -0400

You must always be aware of what work your horse needs. For Promise, a horse that dove into the bit, it was to get the correct body position...

Jul 30, Polo Players Tips & Training - JOIN NOW...

Tue, 30 Jul 2019 03:02:43 -0400

Do you want to improve your polo? Do you want to improve your skills? Are frustrated that you have been unable to progress up in handicap? Do you want to win more games and become more proficient at hitting the ball and on-field strategy? ...."Yes!" Okay, great... Then you'll want to join the (FREE) Polo Players Tips & Training group, where we'll be discussing my latest polo tips and training videos... Plus where I'll be giving some LIVE training sessions to help you reach your polo potential. Join the group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/363607474354599/ ...Read our guidelines and rules... Introduce yourself... And then get stuck into the discussion as we bring you some great info on Playing better Polo. See you there! -Gav

Jul 11, If You are ANGRY, Get Off Your Horse | Polo Pony Training

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 10:36:31 -0400

This is SUPER important for when training or riding your polo ponies: If you are angry, get off your horse. Watch to find out why...

Jul 6, Polo: I Believe Your Riding is What's Holding You Back, Learn Why...

Sat, 6 Jul 2019 04:49:47 -0400

I want to chat to you about your riding. Because the thing that holds most people back from progressing with their polo, is how they ride.

Jun 28, Polo: Why I Do This, Why I Help People with Their Polo

Fri, 28 Jun 2019 06:52:28 -0400

I often get asked why I do this... Why do I LOVE helping people with their polo? Here's why...

Jun 28, What's Holding You Back in Your Polo? Let's Find Out...

Fri, 28 Jun 2019 04:20:44 -0400

Do you know what's holding you back in your polo? Have you asked yourself that question? Have you been brutally honest with yourself? Let's find out...

Jun 23, Polo: Yelling at Your Teammates? Is it the Right Way

Sun, 23 Jun 2019 14:04:05 -0400

Is yelling at you teammates the right way to get the BEST out of them? Or what should you rather be doing...

Jun 23, Is Sportsmanship in Polo Important?

Sun, 23 Jun 2019 04:38:17 -0400

Gav speaks about a subject close to his heart in this session, and that's sportsmanship in polo. Let us know whether you think it's important or not...

May 16, How to Grip a Polo Mallet - Polo Playing Tips

Thu, 16 May 2019 08:37:18 -0400

Before you worry about your swing, make sure you know how to grip a polo mallet correctly. You cannot swing correctly with an incorrect grip. Learn how...

May 8, The How-To of Long Reining a Horse: Making In-Saddle Training EASY

Wed, 8 May 2019 13:50:39 -0400

Long Reining or Long Lining looks so easy until you try it yourself... But it is totally learn-able! And it makes your in-saddle training super EASY...

May 5, Fixing Inconsistent & Misdirected Shots - Polo Playing Tips

Sun, 5 May 2019 03:57:38 -0400

Do you struggle with inconsistent and misdirected shots? In this lesson I highlight the causes of this and show you how to correct them...

Apr 11, Learn How to Backup a Horse: & Why it's so important to teach...

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 10:24:03 -0400

In these 2 video lessons you'll learn how to backup a horse and why it is so important to teach your horse to Back Up. Watch and learn...

Dec 18, New Years Resolutions for Your Horse: 5 Brilliant Suggestions

Tue, 18 Dec 2018 04:52:13 -0500

As we go into the Festive Season, it's time to start planning the upcoming year. Here are 5 suggestions towards New Years resolutions for your horse, PLUS things to remember over the festive season...

Dec 10, Stick and Balling a Napping Horse - Polo Playing Tips

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 02:32:31 -0500

I keep on seeing Polo Players making the same mistake with stick and balling a napping horse. In this lesson I give some great tips on curing these mistakes...

Dec 10, Napping vs Bitting: Your Horse has a Napping Issue, not Bitting

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 02:29:11 -0500

So often people think they have a Bitting Issue, when in fact it's another issue altogether... And so often it is a Napping Issue. Learn more...

Nov 5, Learn How to Train a Horse to Respect You

Mon, 5 Nov 2018 12:59:33 -0500

Get the best actionable methods and tips for learning how to train a horse to respect you. It all starts with the most important point to remember....

Oct 21, Gaining a Traumatized Horse's Trust: Using the Rope Method

Sun, 21 Oct 2018 09:06:57 -0400

Watch as I show you a simple method using a long rope for gaining a traumatized Horse's Trust. It's a simple desensitizing method you should be using to start all your horses...

Oct 15, Training a Spooky Horse: The 2 Most Important Things to do

Mon, 15 Oct 2018 09:02:41 -0400

When training a spooky horse there are 2 things that you absolutely need to make sure you are doing to ensure you end up with a "Spook Free" horse...

Sep 20, No Panic Training - Gav's Dyslexia & Relating it to Horse Training

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 11:01:43 -0400

I recently had a chat with Gav about where the philosophy of his training methods came from. It's an intriguing story that has an important message towards horse training...

Sep 9, The Horse Conformation Handbook: Why it Should be on ur Coffee Table

Sun, 9 Sep 2018 10:06:36 -0400

Find out why the Horse Conformation Handbook is a book you must read & should be on your Coffee Table. It's not actually a handbook... It's a masterpiece...

Sep 2, Picking up a Horse's Hoof Safely (even if you've never done it before)

Sun, 2 Sep 2018 09:40:14 -0400

Learn the best methods for picking up a Horse's hoof without getting kicked or stood on: For both the front and the back legs....

Aug 29, Can I ask for your advice?

Wed, 29 Aug 2018 02:33:24 -0400

It's Gav Chaplin here and I have a question for you... When it comes to Bitting your Horse/s, what is the single biggest challenge or problem that you've been struggling with? Essentially I want to make sure that we're covering all the topics that are MOST HELPFUL TO YOU, when it comes to Bitting Your Horse. We've had such amazing feedback on our Bitting training already, but as you know we are totally committed to providing you with the best training and education on GavSays.com... And want to make sure we have covered everything... So my question to you again is this: When it comes to Bitting your Horse/s, what is the single biggest challenge or problem that you've been struggling with? Would you please CLICK BELOW to tell me so I can be sure that we are addressing your specific situation: Click here Thank you so very much. Best regards, Gav :-) P.S. Question for you: When it comes to Bitting your Horse/s, what is the single biggest challenge or problem that you've been struggling with? Here's the link: Click here Thanks so much!

Aug 24, The brilliant "Horse Side Vet Guide" Mobile App

Fri, 24 Aug 2018 05:59:46 -0400

I've fallen in love with this app over the last few weeks... It's the Horse Side Vet Guide & it's a brilliant resource and reference point for when facing medical or lameness issues with your horse...

Aug 10, How to Prevent Injuries to Your Horse... Before They Happen

Fri, 10 Aug 2018 10:42:56 -0400

Lions & Horses? Really?... Using basic instinct to create a plan to prevent injuries to your horse before they happen...

Aug 2, Answers to your Bitting & Horse Training Questions

Thu, 2 Aug 2018 06:50:54 -0400

As a thanks to our awesome community for your feedback and questions... Here are some answers to some of your biggest Bitting & Horse Training questions...