By Cynthia Cooper. Based on research by Emeritus Professor David Mellor (2020–2025) Have you ever wondered how comfortable your horse really is with a bit?New research by Emeritus Professor David Mellor — one of the world’s leading equine welfare scientists — takes a hard look at how bits affect horses’ […]
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When “Safe Enough Fencing” Isn’t Safe A few weeks ago, I lost my beautiful Arabian mare, Aria.Her death wasn’t from old age, or an accident no one could foresee—it was partly caused by something I had already recognised as a risk… but hadn’t yet addressed. I’ve gone back and forth
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How Rescue Horses Store Trauma Guest Post By: Khaya Hanci Horse & Game Ranch, South Africa Out here in the wide, open bushveld of South Africa, at Khaya Hanci, we offer rescued horses more than just a forever home; we offer them time, space, and quiet connection. Many of the
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Healing Horse-Safe Herbs & Shrubs for Your Border Garden Growing a garden just for your horses beside the paddock or yard not only looks beautiful, it provides natural health support and a sensory-rich environment for your herd. And when you grow horse-safe herbs and shrubs, you’re offering them nature’s pharmacy—right
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Book by Mark Hanson and reviewed by Cynthia Cooper. I class this book as one of my all-time favourites – it is a great read but more importantly, it defines how horsemanship has developed over the centuries to reach the point we’re at today, then gives a road map for
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What horses really want, author Lynn Acton says, is Protector Leadership, as it establishes a strong bond through the role of the horse’s protector. The book delves into the secrets of trust, cooperation, and reliability by training us to ensure horses feel secure, thereby gaining their trust and acceptance of
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Your Horse is not a Commodity nor Your Therapist by Marie Bay In a world where productivity and utility often dictate our choices, the concept of simply caring for and cherishing horses without imposing a specific purpose may seem unfamiliar to some. But why should every horse be subjected to
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Guest Post by Lockie Phillips of Emotional Horsemanship Do you correct, fuss, or change your horse too soon?Do you know to prioritize ‘Permissiveness’ over ‘Properness’? One of the best ways to love your horse and express your respect, love, and admiration for others, is to give them permission to just
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There are many ways to achieve what you want and just as many opinions on what is best when it comes to keeping your horses! With so many variables and as each individual situation is different, it’s good to keep an open mind about horse-keeping models. So let’s look at
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Warning: this post contains some graphic images of wounds and blood. Keeping horses will always involve coping with injuries. This is one of the worst I’ve dealt with so I’m sharing this experience to help others who face a similar situation. My Arabian gelding was badly injured to his flanks,
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Are you aspiring to ride bridle-less, or progress to liberty, or just need some extra support when riding? A neck rope or cordeo is the ideal tool to help you develop finesse and refined control. Neck Ropes and cordeos are very similar pieces of equipment with variations in material and
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Thank You For Your Loyalty, Your Support, and your Love of Horses. My gift to you… A little mantra I made to help us stay present. PS: You can print this image by clicking on it to open a PDF.
