CAT for Horses

By Laurel Gordon Based on a definition of CAT-H by Dolores Arste and Kellie Snyder. While working on her Master’s thesis, behavioural science student Kellie Snyder noticed that positive reinforcement methods like clicker training, or giving food treats, didn’t work so well on animals when there was a lot of

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Winter Play Ideas

Some people see winter as a time to put the horses aside, some even complain about the weather, short days and no time to ride. Then there are those who see winter as a time to focus on other horsemanship challenges and these are only limited by your imagination. One

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Getting a Bitless Connection

by Josepha at Dressage In Hand Q: How do I get connection with my horse without a bit? A: First of all, I ask the question to each person what ‘connection’ is according to them. What people mostly say is the following: “The rider energises the horse with the legs (impulsion),

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A tribute to Kaya Femerling

Kaya Femerling was a Natural Hoof Care Practitioner with a huge passion for helping horses, and people. She ran a thriving practice until diagnosed with cancer, and sadly succumbed to it in early 2014. It was an incredible pleasure to have known Kaya during the 2007 Hoofcare Course and over

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Slow Feed Haysaver Haynets

Slow feeding hay is fast becoming the best practice for the horse industry as people discover the benefits for their horses and their wallet. The availability of long-lasting nylon and poly netting used in the marine industry has enabled enterprising manufacturers to provide a much-needed product. These tough nets are

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Teeth Check Time

One of the few things horses and humans have in common is the need for annual check up with the dentist. In days gone by the farrier also practiced horse dentistry so it was easy to slot in a quick check of the teeth when he visited on a regular

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