Articles · 7 min read
The Best Way To Love Your Horse
Guest Post by Lockie Phillips of Emotional Horsemanship Do you correct, fuss, or change your horse too soon?Do you know to prioritize…
Horse Rider Education
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…
Articles · 6 min read
Differences between CAT & Advance-Retreat
What is the difference between CAT (Constructional Approach Training) and Advance-Retreat? By Laurel Gordon with photos and captions by Lynn Scott. In…
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…
Horse Care · 5 min read
Ask Cynthia – ‘Hoof Handling Problem’
I wonder if you can help me. I have been practicing natural horsemanship for over 5 years and am learning every day.…
Horsemanship · 8 min read
Starting Young Horses Under Saddle
How to give your young horse the best start to riding. by Cynthia Cooper ‘Starting’ a young horse is a more positive than…
Horsemanship · 7 min read
Giving Horses Choices – The beautiful Boronia
Yesterday at my Young Horse Day workshop I met a wonderful soul in Boronia, a young shire mare. I was asked to…
Horsemanship · 5 min read
Treats for Horses – Why Use Them?
by Cynthia Cooper To horses, a treat is not a bribe unless you use it as one. I see it as a…
Articles · 7 min read
Comfort Zones – what are they?
by Cynthia Cooper Comfort zones are a survival mechanism for horses. If they aren’t familiar with something they become wary, putting them…
Articles · 5 min read
Educating My Horses
by Cynthia Cooper Over the many years of being a student of the horse, pony club, Parelli, horse psychology, clicker training and…
Behavior · 8 min read
Got a problem? Solve it by being a good detective!
by Cynthia Cooper How many times has your horse behaved badly? How often have you thought he/she has an issue you must…
