Training Theory and Techniques

10 Ways to Connect with Your Horse: Podcast
The quality of the relationship you have with your horse is important to you. I know because I feel the ...
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Connect with Your Horse through a Gratitude Groom with Melissa Deal
Ever feel too rushed, stressed or tired for a training session? Everybody does sometimes, but what should you do on those ...
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Why Do Some Horses Drop Their Penis in Training?
Today I'm talking about willies and training... If you have a horse who drops, you'll know what I'm talking about! ...
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Transferring a Cue from the Ground to the Saddle: Rein-Back
If your horse knows a behaviour on the ground, it’s a simple process to transfer it to the saddle; you ...
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How to Make Steady Progress With Your Horse
When thinking about training steps, we tend to think in, well, steps. You complete step 1 and then progress to ...
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Empowering Your Horse
Leonara is a spooky mare. And once she gets a fright, she is highly reluctant to try again at that ...
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How To Get Relaxation In Training
All of us at CT talk about relaxation a LOT, but what does that actually look like when you're training ...
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Stop Using A Target Now!
When you discover the power of using a target to train a horse, it is amazing. You can use it ...
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Respect: The Cornerstone of Good Horsemanship
Respect is a common concept in horse training circles. You hear it all the time. But it's mostly about the ...
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Horse Dissection: 10 Things I Learned
We have invited Dr Ivana Ruddock-Lange to the Connection Training Centre to perform a whole horse dissection. You may initially ...
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Challenge Sandwich
There will be some behaviours that your horse finds more challenging than others. Perhaps this is overcoming fear of the ...
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Breathe Your Way to Better Connection
By using two simple breathing exercises, Rachel works with Claire and Selena to help build their connection on the ground. These ...
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