How to Stop Your Horse Nipping
How does nipping start? Nipping is a habit that can develop from your horse not having respect for your personal space. It can start with a nuzzle and a cuddle, …
Remedial Tips – Handling
My horse pulls back when he’s tied up!
Do you have problems tying your horse up? Is your horse unsettled when tied up? At a recent clinic, one rider unloaded her horse and tied him to the side …
my horse gallops off when I turn him out!
In a recent Q&A for Your Horsemanship Members, I was asked about how to deal with a horse that takes off when you turn him out. Your Horsemanship Member’s Question …
6 Steps to Loading and Settling a Horse on a Box
I regularly travel out to work with reluctant loaders. There are many reasons a horse won’t load into a trailer or horse box. Some horses may not have been loaded …
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Thinking of retraining an ex-racehorse?
I love Thoroughbreds, and my Dad bred them for the local racetracks. Quite a few ended up back with us for retraining for various disciplines including show jumping and polo, …
Resistances in your horse
There are two forms of resistances in horses, and they require the handler to adapt their training accordingly.
Separation Anxiety
I am often asked about separation anxiety, or attachment, and how to combat it. Horses are naturally social animals, and crave that interaction with other horses. However, this becomes a …
Desensitising and Making a Movie Star out of JJ!
Now, this video may be a bit of fun, but it actually has some serious training behind it! I have had JJ for quite a while now and I am …
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Dealing with Flight with One Rein
Here I work with a mare that has been labelled ‘sharp.’ I work with her from the ground to establish control using one rein, which I can then transfer to …
Horses That Pull to Grass
A quick tip on stopping your horse pulling you to grass when leading.