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Why am I struggling to train my horse?

September 17, 2021September 18, 2021 communication, horse emotion, horse psychology, training

Do you think you are using an effective training method? Why what YOU think doesn’t matter!

Bit fit: How many wrinkles?

May 22, 2019 communication, training, equestrian, bits

Understanding your equipment is fundamental to good horsemanship! Care needs to go into adjusting a horse’s bit so as to promote comfort and communication.

Should I change my horse’s bit?

July 20, 2018July 20, 2018 communication, training, riding, bits

Are you struggling to find that perfect bit that your horse will work well in? This common problem often has a simple, but counter-intuitive, solution.

Why do horses yawn?

May 17, 2018May 17, 2018 communication, horse emotion, horse psychology, licking and chewing

The answer to this question may seem straight-forward enough but yawning can mean more than simply that your horse is tired! Understanding this and related behaviours can help us make better decisions about how to train and handle horses.

Introduction to Evolution – Part 3: How understanding evolution can help your horsemanship

February 23, 2017October 20, 2017 health, communication, lunging, training

Once you understand evolution you can apply it to many different aspects of horsemanship. Here are some examples, from lunging and stomach ulcers, to getting your horse to go in an ‘outline’.