Baselines in Horse Training: Know Normal Before You Change Anything Sep 20, 2026 Zachary Leyden The most common mistake in horse training is not technical. It is starting the experiment before taking the measurement. A new exercise, a new bit, a new turnout schedule, and two weeks later somebody... Field Notes The Scientific Method in the Saddle Read more
The Horseman's Lab Notebook: Keeping a Horse Training Log Aug 21, 2026 Zachary Leyden Two riders argue at the gate about a horse and a trailer. One swears he loads better than he did last month. The other swears he is worse. They are talking about the same horse, and neither has writte... Field Notes The Scientific Method in the Saddle Read more
Designing a Training Experiment Jul 22, 2026 Zachary Leyden You have a training question. Maybe it is “would my horse load better if I stopped rushing,” or “is he bracing on the left because of me or because of him.” Most people answer questions like these wit... Field Notes The Scientific Method in the Saddle Read more
