P1 Targeting! I use targeting ALL. THE. TIME. It’s one of the most useful behaviours you can train your horse for leading, loading, de-spooking, lunging, groundwork and riding. But what is it? Well, basically, it’s teaching your horse to touch an object with her nose when you ask. But, there are 3 different types of […]
P1 What is Targeting? And why is it so USEFUL? Read More »
If you’ve ever wondered why everyone seems to be talking about yoga or how it can help your horse training, this one’s for you! We talk so much about our horse’s body – is he sound? symmetrical? fit and strong? balanced? engaged? moving correctly? But it can be easy to forget that you’re the other
Yoga for Equestrians with 5 Min Pre-Ride Back and Hip Release Read More »
Giving your foal the best introduction to handling sets them up for success for the rest of their life. The star of this video is Maverick, a surprise mule foal who arrived at my training centre in Spain as an extra freebie when we rescued his Mum, a PRE mare named Selena. Unlike his Dam,
Foal Handling Trained Positively – Standing, Grooming and Headcollar Training Read More »
It doesn’t feel good to ride a horse who doesn’t go forwards or listen to your aids. When they’re not really listening, not very motivated and feel that they’d rather be somewhere else, it isn’t fun for either of you. Since we’re all about finding the joy and working together with your horse, we want
How to Improve Forwards Motivation and Responsiveness when Riding Read More »
If you’ve ever experienced a horse who has pulled or barged over you or tanked off when leading, you’ll know that it can be annoying, worrying or even dangerous. Being able to lead nicely is a necessary skill for all horses, ponies and donkeys in their day-to-day handling, but how do you teach a horse
How to Teach Your Horse to Lead Nicely – Stop Pulling and Barging Read More »
Today I’m talking about willies and training… If you have a horse who drops, you’ll know what I’m talking about! If not, you can probably skip this one 🙂 However, it is about emotions and over-arousal so it’s also relevant if you have a horse who gets: > Over-excited > Grabby > Too focused on
Why Do Some Horses Drop Their Penis in Training? Read More »
Connecting well with your horse when riding requires two things: 1. Clear external cues, such as leg, voice and rein aids that your horse understands 2. Supporting internal cues, such as breath, weight aids and focus that your horse responds to innately Both of these need to be in alignment for your horse to be
Common Rider Faults and How to Fix Them for Better Connection and Relaxation Read More »
This Pattern is from our Gymnastic Groundwork Home Study Course and gives you a taster of some of the exercises included in that Course. Patterns are progressive and non-competitive. They are designed to give you focus, guidance and the chance to put all of the exercises you’re learning together. They should be fun, too! As
Gymnastic Groundwork Pattern – Pedestal, Poles, Circles, Collection, Flexions Read More »
This doesn’t have to be complicated! Leg yield is the first lateral movement I teach in-hand or ridden and it’s a great way of introducing the concept of going forwards and sideways to your horse. I aim to make this (and all of my lessons) as simple and straightforward as possible for you and your
Leg Yield: How to Teach In-hand Lateral Work Using Clicker Training and a Target Read More »
I really enjoyed chatting to Glenys from Horse Chats recently and she had some great questions for me (like, “Can you give our listeners one thing they can do today with their horse that sums up your training philosophy?”). If you want to hear a little more about my equine history, teachers and philosophy, this
Hannah on Horse Chats Podcast Read More »
All of these exercises are designed to improve your horse’s co-ordination as he learns how to navigate different objects and terrain. The sensory feedback improves proprioception and you’ll find your horse becomes more aware of his feet and body through these exercises. Of course, it’s not just about the physical benefits; all of our training
Teaching your horse to move their shoulders over is a great exercise to encourage your horse to take more weight on the hindquarters and lighten the shoulders as they have to do this in order to be able to step across with their shoulders. It also builds body awareness and builds into many other exercises,
How to Teach Your Horse to Move their Shoulders Over Read More »
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