Backing a horse trailer is not the most natural thing to do. A great tip that is easy to remember is that when you place your hands on the bottom of the steering wheel, Whichever way your hands go when you turn the wheel is the way the horse trailer will move.

Are you shining bits, stirrups, and buckles? Toothpaste is wonderful for cleaning white stirrup pads and shining silver bits, stirrups, buckles, buttons on your tack. Toothpaste will make your horses gleam!

Pat Parelli says: "When you know your horse's character you will never be confused again about his behavior." Visit www.parelli.com for all the latest in horse training videos, Tack, and to find out more about the Parelli Savvy club where you'll find thouands of Q&A's, equestrian video tips and articles by Pat and Linda Parelli.