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The full library of Cynthia Coopers articles on natural horse care and training.

Articles · 4 min read

When Fencing Fails – and the Lesson I’ll Never Forget

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,…

Articles · 7 min read

Your Horse is not a Commodity nor Your Therapist by Marie Bay In a world where productivity and utility often dictate our…

Articles · 7 min read

Guest Post by Lockie Phillips of Emotional Horsemanship Do you correct, fuss, or change your horse too soon?Do you know to prioritize…

Articles · 5 min read

There are many ways to achieve what you want and just as many opinions on what is best when it comes to…

Articles · 5 min read

By Cynthia Cooper A self-trimming horse is a barefoot horse that wears their hooves naturally, without the intervention of tools to maintain…

Articles · 13 min read

by Jo Spiller I have had the most marvelous time writing this article. There are things I thought I knew; I mean,…

Articles · 10 min read

by Cynthia Cooper. Control (or lack of it) seems to be one of the biggest fears riders face when starting to ride…

Articles · 5 min read

When people ask how many horses I have and I answer ‘fourteen’, they often look at me with surprise or say ‘wow…

Articles · 6 min read

Having recently experienced the power of close connection and loving touch again, I’ve discovered the huge difference it has made to my health…

Articles · 4 min read

The two most dangerous times for laminitis are in the spring and autumn, depending on where you live. Cooler climates and high…

Articles · 7 min read

There is so much advice available online that it’s sometimes hard to know which horsemanship blogs to follow. I subscribe to quite…

Articles · 7 min read

Have you ever wondered if there’s a better way to use slow-feed hay nets? There are so many options, choices, and methods…

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