Targeting is a really versatile training technique that you can use for so many things. In the last video (part 1) I explained what targeting is and the different types of targeting. This video looks at some of the practical uses of touching a target. Touching a hand-held target is the first type of targeting […]
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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
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Do you want a rock-solid safe riding horse? Well the process of creating that includes lots of work at the mounting block. This is the bridge between you on the ground and you in the saddle. Many horses are confident with their human on the ground, but lose contact and disconnect when the human becomes
How to Teach Your Horse to Stand Still and Relax at the Mounting Block Read More »
Thanks to evolution, horses are fearful creatures and spooking and anxiety is the most common challenge for horses and their humans. How do we help them to be more relaxed and confident in our world? Successful positive de-spooking relies on knowing effective techniques, understanding threshold and making the process fun for you both. Another key
How to De-Spook Your Horse with a Tarp: A Gentle, Positive and Effective Approach 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 »
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
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The quality of the relationship you have with your horse is important to you. I know because I feel the same and I’ve dedicated my career to finding the best ways to connect with horses. ‘Connection’, ‘relationship’, ‘bond’ etc are all words that are thrown around a lot in the horse world, and are often
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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
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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
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Rachel and I loved our interview with Tracy Malone, of Come Along for the Ride podcast. She’s a thoughtful and passionate horse person, bringing together great ideas and experiences for us all to improve the welfare of our horses and our time together. In our interview, we dove into the importance of understanding equine emotions
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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
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