May 12, 2021
“How can I build my horses confidence, help her learn to respect me as her leader…without her being afraid.”
A discussion about fear, discomfort, comfort zones, creating maturity in horses, confusion, clarity, energy…and choice.
May 5, 2021
In this episode I’m answering two questions that illustrate the dance between the horses body and the horses mind. The goal for us humans is to learn to read the body…to see what the horses is giving us for feedback. The challenge is that as we train our horses we are often working to increase their comfort...
Apr 28, 2021
“What have you learned by studying Classical Dressage? What
things changed? Will you continue to ride Dressage?”
I answer these questions and discuss the similarities and
differences, precision, speed, accuracy, transitions, self carriage
and more. Some of these things I discovered myself…others my horses
reported...
Apr 21, 2021
On trail rides there are many situations for scary footing;
boggy areas, water crossing, big ditches, hills and more. In those
moments do you have a plan that covers the things your horse might
do? Are the cues you use interfering or helping the horses
balance?
This podcast discusses the rider fears, the reason that...
Apr 14, 2021
Today I’m answering two questions. The first is about an injured
horse that is hand walking…his owner would like suggestions about
maintaining other routines through groundwork.
The other question is about trick training…clicker training,
loading the clicker, using the clicker when riding…and what is a
trick...