Polytechnic Hoofcare course With the recent completion of the two week live-in block of this one year course, 20 more student trimmers are now out there doing their assignments, mentorships and case studies. This year they came from all over Australia and as far afield as Germany to learn from […]
Teaching in the Way of The horse I came across this excellent article about developing courage in the horse. It is written by Paul Dufresne , who says “Developing a trusting relationship with your horse by proving that you are a safe leader will help you to overcome situations where
Through The Eyes of the Horse – Understanding Under Saddle with Carlos Tabernaberri There are few DVD’s available that specifically cover bitless riding without the need to progress to a bit. Carlos always advocates riding with a halter or bitless bridle and this DVD outlines his approach in a top quality
Australian Horses Battling Unusual Neurological Disease The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) is warning Australian horse owners to take precautions against mosquito-borne disease as veterinarians report a growing number of horses with unusual neurological signs in New South Wales (NSW), Victoria, and South Australia. “These cases are still under investigation; however, they may result from
Holistic Equitation came about when a seed was planted to develop an online publication that brings like-minded horse people, trainers, therapists, artists and self-development coaches together to help “Change the conversation we have with our horses” and hopefully improve the conversations we have with ourselves. Mindset is everything when it
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By Vanessa. At an agricultural field day, I came across a small metal pen housing cute young miniature ponies. Three of them were in a tiny pen and as I got closer I saw they were all for sale. They were grumpy and bored and occasionally one would be aggressive
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Founder of this unique method of ‘training yourself so your horse can understand you’ Chuck Mintzlaff, found my website and suggested a link. As I’m naturally cautious about recommending products, people and methods I decided to thoroughly research Friendship Training to find out if it was as good as it
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Scientific studies of riding bitless and how bits affect horses are increasing. Mouth Pain in Horses: by David J. Mellor Mouth pain in horses, especially from bits, is a significant concern for their well-being. This pain arises from various factors like pressure, injury, inflammation, and tissue stretching. We can observe
Organic Herbal Range in Australia I am pleased to announce that the best sellers of the Brookby Organic Herbs range from New Zealand can now be purchased from the Natural Horse World Store. I decided to stock these products because they are unique in being organic, and proven herbal mixtures
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The Masterton Method Hi everyone , my name is Monica, I live in France and would like to share with you my discovery of equine massage with Jim Masterson. This method can be for horse owners, trainers, and equine therapists, its up to the individual, how far you want to
When I discovered this book I had to order it right away – and when it arrived I was thrilled at the quality of the photos and the message this book conveys. Although it is aimed at younger readers, all the adults I’ve shown it to love it. Ann-Louise MacDonald
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Horse Agility is an exciting discipline that combines elements of groundwork, natural horsemanship, and problem-solving by navigating obstacles on lead or at liberty. Like the better-known dog agility, horse agility involves horses moving about a course of obstacles including bending poles, ramps, bridges, tunnels, and even hoops. It was created
