Advantage Horsemanship

How to Catch a Hard-to-Catch Horse

Advantage Horsemanship with Scott Purdum offers a unique horse training program that teaches willingness, respect, and communication between horse and rider.

Overcoming the Fear of Water

Going over water doesn't have to be so scary if you follow these steps!

Train on the Trail

Trail riding can be stressful; follow Scott on a ride as he helps horses relax on the trail.

How to Use Poles to Your Advantage

Ground poles can be used for many different reasons; watch to learn how.

Softening and Balancing Your Horse

Scott teaches you how to make your horse softer and better balanced.

Getting Over Obstacles with a Thoroughbred

Watch as Scott works with a thoroughbred to get over obstacles that are able to physically picked up and moved.

First Day in Training

Day 1 with a barely handled horse all the way from Germany.

Common Mistakes We Make

Let's talk about 3 common mistakes people make when riding a horse.

Myofascial Release Body Work

Talking with Dr Jim About Myofascial Release Work.

Sync & Balance

Advantage Horsemanship with Scott Purdum offers a unique horse training program that teaches willingness, respect, and communication between horse and rider.

Transitions

Advantage Horsemanship with Scott Purdum offers a unique horse training program that teaches willingness, respect, and communication between horse and rider.

First Ride Out in the Open

Advantage Horsemanship with Scott Purdum offers a unique horse training program that teaches willingness, respect, and communication between horse and rider.

Yearling's First Ride

Advantage Horsemanship with Scott Purdum offers a unique horse training program that teaches willingness, respect, and communication between horse and rider.

First Steps in Saddle Breaking

Advantage Horsemanship with Scott Purdum offers a unique horse training program that teaches willingness, respect, and communication between horse and rider.

Second Week Working with an OTTB

Scott will be taking on a OTTB and showing the progress of that horse and their new career path!

First Week Working with an OTTB

Scott will be taking on a OTTB and showing the progress of that horse and their new career path!

Confidence Building - Part 2

Scott will be working with someone with confidence issues helping them overcome them.

Confidence Building - Part 1

Scott will be working with someone with confidence issues helping them overcome them.

Mountain Trail Course with Mark Boulender - Part 2

Scott will be visiting a mountain trail course built by Mark Boulender and taking a lesson on how to perform on the course.

Mountain Trail Course with Mark Boulender - Part 1

Scott will be visiting a mountain trail course built by Mark Boulender and taking a lesson on how to perform on the course.

Eventing with Lainey Ashker - Part 2

Scott will be visiting with 3-day Eventer Lainey Ashker learning how she trains her horses!

Eventing with Lainey Ashker - Part 1

Scott will be visiting with 3-day Eventer, Lainey Ashker, learning how she trains her horses!

Jess McHone

Advantage Horsemanship with Scott Purdum offers a unique horse training program that teaches willingness, respect, and communication between horse and rider.

Janet Cotton - pt 2

Scott continues his work with Janet Cotton and helps her gain her confidence back to ride her horse.

Janet Cotton

Scott works with Janet Cotton and helps her gain her confidence back to ride her horse.

Getting Over Fear

Advantage Horsemanship with Scott Purdum offers a unique horse training program that teaches willingness, respect, and communication between horse and rider.

Scott Goes Eventing Part 2

Scott works with a 5 star eventing rider to learn more about the sport of eventing.

Scott Goes Eventing Part 1

Scott works with a 5 star eventing rider to learn more about the sport of eventing.

How to Pony a Horse

Learn how Scott teaches a young horse how to be ponied for the first time.

Understanding Shoulder In

Shoulder in might seem like a difficult exercise but when broken down can be easy to teach.

Stop Your Horse Dipping Out On Fences!

Learn ways to stop your horse from dipping out on fences that you are trying to jump.

Understanding What's In Your Horse's Mouth

Scott and Wendy Murdoch have a discussion on how the equipment that we put on our horse's head impacts them.

Learning about Form and Function with Wendy Murdoch Part 2

Wendy Murdoch helps explain the bio-mechanics of the rider to better help the horse and rider become connected.

Learning about Form and Function with Wendy Murdoch Part 1

Wendy Murdoch helps explain the biomechanics of the rider to better help the horse and rider become connected.

Liberty; what are the next steps

Now that you have started liberty work, what is the next step?

Creating bend through straightness

Teach your horse to have a softer body through teaching them to stretch and relax through the body

Establishing self carriage

Self Carriage is a key part to training your horse for any discipline.

How to land the correct lead after a fence

Teach your horse to land on the correct lead after taking a jump

First ride on a young horse

The first ride on a horse is the most important, Scott will show you what to do on the first ride.

First saddling on a young horse

The first saddling can be scary, so Scott will show you a great approach to saddling your horse.

Necessary groundwork for the young horse

The right type of groundwork with a young horse will set them up for success in the future

The start of collection

Get your horse started on collection using the right techniques.

Finding your stride through a course

Jumping a course can sometimes be difficult if you don’t have the right striding, Scott will show you how to get the right strides.

Developing Confidence

Scott will be helping a rookie rider over come their fears and ride with confidence.

Going Bridleless

Scott will be showing you steps in order for yopur horse to go bridleless.