Training - Good Horse

Bit fit: How many wrinkles?

May 22, 2019 combinationhorsecommunication, 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.

Can we prevent trigger stacking?

January 22, 2019January 22, 2019 combinationhorseemotion, fear, horse psychology, training

We can’t control everything – but are there ways that we can help prepare our horse to stay calm under pressure and be less affected by the unexpected?

Dressage for Jumping – Part 3

January 9, 2019February 12, 2019 combinationhorsehorse psychology, training, equestrian, show jumping

Dressage principles can help you and your horse excel in any jumping discipline. Here are just some of the ways in which all that flatwork pays off!

Dressage for Jumping – Part 2

January 9, 2019January 9, 2019 combinationhorsetraining, equestrian, show jumping, classical dressage

Are you a jumper who finds dressage boring? Learn how dressage principles can contribute to your performance over fences.

Dressage for Jumping – Part 1

January 9, 2019January 9, 2019 combinationhorseequestrian, show jumping, welfare, outline

Dressage basics are important for any jumping discipline. Here are a few ways in which exercises on the flat can help your horse perform better over fences.

Managing Your Anxiety in the Saddle

December 24, 2018 combinationhorsefear, training, equestrian, riding

Two strategies to help you deal with riding-related anxiety and nerves.

How do horses learn to respond to cues?

August 16, 2018March 26, 2019 combinationhorsehorse psychology, training

Often overlooked in the horse world, a solid understanding of Learning Theory and Operant Conditioning is a huge asset when working with horses.

Should I change my horse’s bit?

July 20, 2018July 20, 2018 combinationhorsecommunication, 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.