“A few weeks ago I got bucked off Blaze. I know that it isn’t a rare occurance when we have horses but it really scared me. We had been travelling really well up until then but something has changed…. We were riding in the round yard – me and Blaze […]
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I have recently bought a little 3/4 Arab mare as a second horse to ride and would love your help with her. She came to me very nervous and worried and has not had much done with her over the last 4 years. She has settled in well and I
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by Cynthia Cooper How many times has your horse behaved badly? How often have you thought he/she has an issue you must solve with either better discipline or a different training technique? I am often contacted about problems people have with their horse and I’m happy to help them get
Got a problem? Solve it by being a good detective! Read More »
Last autumn, I was at my wits end as to what to do with my 14 year old gelding that I have owned for two years. Echo is a beautiful grey Arab cross. I had always thought he was a rig as he loved mares and acted a bit like
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Separation Problem “I have a problem that I would like your advice on – you may remember that I talked to you a couple of months ago about the two horses that I have and them not wanting to be separated. Well, this situation has become much worse since I
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Sadly, many horses miss out on herd interaction when they’re kept in a space alone. This can negatively affect their mental health and in turn their behavior. Have you ever seen a horse flatten its ears at the approach of other horses, constantly threatening to kick or acting scared when
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With winter approaching and the drought conditions we’ve recently experienced in some areas, hand feeding our horses becomes necessary. Here’s a few tips and tricks that can make it safe for you and fun for your horse during this daily interaction. In fact playing games at feeding time is vital
“I’ve had my new mare at home now for just over a week and she is terribly aggressive at feeding times. I have been walking into the paddock with either a lead rope or stick/string and swinging it at her as she approaches so that she doesn’t rush forward at
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Becoming friends first with your horse can be achieved most easily by engaging in mutual grooming, just like horses do. “Mutual grooming is one of the most important acts for cementing the relationship between two horses …. It is an indicator of the strongest bond within an equine family –
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