Resistances in your horse
There are two forms of resistances in horses, and they require the handler to adapt their training accordingly.
Foundation Training – Under Saddle
Napping horse? Napping, and planting can be solved!
I come across a lot of napping horses, but sometimes, there’s more to the situation than first meets the eye. When I am teaching, sometimes I have to be a bit of a detective; my lesson with Nicky and her lovely (big!) ID mare, Shadow, being a case in point. Nicky came to me with …
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Mounting made easy!
Standing still for mounting – it sounds so easy doesn’t it?! Safe mounting is all about preparing your horse well. Your horse needs to have his attention on you, be relaxed about the mounting process, and be easily maneuvered into a good position, for example, standing next to a mounting block. If your training falls …
Horse & Rider Biomechanics… It’s all about “The Roll”!
When we are riding, it’s very useful to think about the biomechanics of the horse. How your horse moves within each gait affects how the rider needs to move in order to be in unison, and to ensure a comfortable ride for both you and the horse. In this video, I am working with Vanessa …
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The Importance of “Forward” in Loading and Ridden Work
This blog is a summary and a recap of some of the main points of the December 2018 Webinar. The focus was on how important your horse’s response to the forward cue is in both loading and ridden work. Members can see the link to the webinar here; https://yourhorsemanship.com/chat/topic/december-webinar-can-be-viewed-here/ Loading: With loading, the key is straightness …
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My horse has started napping at competitions!
We’d all love to look like this partnership, particularly when we are at competitions, but unfortunately it doesn’t always work out like this! Check out this question I got sent, and my response. There is good information in here for those of you who may not have a forward thinking horse, or one who naps! …