BLOG OF THE YEAR To finish off 2016, we’re all looking back at the year and choosing our favourite CT blog to watch again! I’ve chosen Rachel’s video about the SEEKING system – the emotional system in the brain which we trigger when training our horses. I really enjoyed the whole series on the emotional brain […]
Blog of the Year – Emotions and Training Read More »
🎶 Deck the halls, tree and stables 🎶 Falalala la lala la la Who decorates the Christmas Tree at Hope Pastures rescue centre? The rescued ponies and donkeys of course! Hannah worked with the staff at Hope Pastures to teach these cuties some tricks to add Christmas cheer to the stables. “It’s pretty heartbreaking to see the state
Ponies Decorate the Christmas Tree! Read More »
One of the things I always longed for was a horse who loved to ride as much as I did… A horse who came eagerly up to the mounting block, practically nudging me onto his back so we can ride off into the sunset together… A horse who gallops under my trapeze so I can
Amazing Mounting Montage – Does YOUR Horse Love to be Ridden? Read More »
This is a great question and one we get asked a lot. Many people coming to reward-based training have horses who already understand many different behaviors and they always want to know if they have to start training everything again from scratch. As always, the answer comes to down to emotions of the individual horse
Can I Mix Negative and Positive Reinforcement? Read More »
This video shows how Helen used Connection Training to change her pony, Charlie, from running away from people in the field to coming to call! There are lots of reasons why horses might not like to be caught from disliking what happens next to separation anxiety to a bad history with catching. Charlie arrived to Helen
Can’t Catch Your Horse? Read More »
Making the transition from groundwork to ridden work can seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be! At CT, we have some techniques to make this process smooth, easy, calm and fun for both you and your horse. These techniques can be broken down into 3 steps: Riding from the Ground This is where you
Backing Your Horse – The Connection Training Way Read More »
Connection Training is about the, errm, connection. One of the main reasons why Shawna, Rachel and I were so keen to work together and set up Connection Training was because we all value the relationship and connection between horses and humans more than anything. So, your horse is doing that amazing behaviour? Good stuff, but
5 Horses Show You Why Breaking the Rules Can Lead to Connection Read More »
What’s your sign of spring? Mine is the return of the oystercatchers to the fields. I can hear them “peeping” as I write. Another sign could be getting trailers and boxes prepared for summer use. But how comfortable are you that your horse is happy to get up and go? Horses can learn to love
A Load Off Your Mind Read More »
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