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.
A Holistic Veterinary perspective on health and healing. The equine world would be a better place if this 250-page color-filled hardbound book was on every horse owner’s bookshelf. Insight to Equus is just that – looking in detail at what a horse really is: part of a herd, constantly grazing
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Tying a horse safely is a basic horsemanship skill, but there’s more to it than fastening your rope around the handiest object. Here are some important tips on what to do, and what to avoid. Do’s for Tying Horses Use a long enough rope (10 to 12 feet is standard)
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By Cynthia Cooper What is a self-trimming horse? They aren’t trained to use farrier tools on themselves that’s for sure! A self-trimming horse is a barefoot horse that wears their hooves naturally, without the intervention of tools to maintain soundness and good hoof function. All wild horses are self-trimming with
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Rather than offering a smorgasbord of nutrients in tiny amounts (the ‘everything but the kitchen sink’ approach), Balanced Equine mineral mixes target what is most likely too low in the diet. Balanced Equine use premium mineral sources backed by research, and in quantities that make a difference. All the mixes
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