Horsemanship · 4 min read
Treats – it’s not just about the food!
Guest post by Mel Fleming of Connecting with Horses and Riding with Syncronicity I have been experimenting with using treats for a…
Horsemanship
Natural horsemanship: groundwork, liberty, training ideas and learning to think like a horse.
Health · 4 min read
Jenny Pearce – Happiness and Wellbeing for Horse and Rider
I recently re-connected with Jenny Pearce, a friend from way back, a healer extraordinaire and a fantastic teacher. Jenny’s passion for helping…
Articles · 4 min read
How do you approach your horse training?
I have just read a book by notable dog trainer, Harrison Forbes called ‘Dog Talk’, and I liked his perspective on training methods…
Horsemanship · 2 min read
Good Reads
There are many new books being written for those looking for a different or better way to be with their horses. I…
Articles · 8 min read
Jargon Busting: Some Learning Theory Terms for Horse Owners.
by Greg Glendell This article tries to explain some key terms used in leaning theory, as applied to training horses. Learning theory…
Articles · 4 min read
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…
Horsemanship · 4 min read
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…
Bitless · 3 min read
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…
Articles · 6 min read
Riding Bitless – ‘On the Bridle’
By Cynthia Cooper The term ‘on the bit’ has become commonplace and used to denote a certain frame or level of head…
Articles · 4 min read
Disengagement is a Powerful Control
by Philip Nye What is disengagement? Firstly, it’s the opposite of engagement or full power as a disengaged horse has relaxed and…
Articles · 6 min read
How to help your herd bound horse
by Cynthia Cooper Often referred to as being ‘barn sour’ or rushing home, the herd bound horse just wants to stay near…
Articles · 3 min read
Watch Your Thoughts
– by Cynthia Cooper When I discovered horses (and all other animals) could ‘hear’ me or telepathically read my mind, I felt…
