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Help! My horse thinks he’s a giraffe!

April 28, 2017February 12, 2019 training, horse sports, outline, dressage

Does your horse go around looking like a giraffe wannabe? Do you struggle to get your horse ‘in an outline’? Find out what we can learn from zebras – and giraffes – to help tackle this very common problem.

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’.

Cave with umbrella hiding in it with red evil eyes

Loading doesn’t have to be scary

January 21, 2017May 24, 2020 fear, training, treats, empathy

Why don’t horses like loading? Can you do anything about it? How a positive approach can help your horse overcome their fear and learn to love loading.

Two horses looking relaxed wearing bridles with snaffle bits and cavesson nosebands.

Introduction to: Types of Bit

January 21, 2017April 27, 2017 training, riding, bits, equipment

There are so many different bits available – how do you choose the right one? Learn the main differences between common bit designs and how they work.

The Three Principles: Empathy, Patience & Persistence

January 20, 2017October 13, 2017 horse psychology, training

Learn about the three key principles of Combination Horsemanship that come into play time and time again: Empathy, Patience, and Persistence

Introduction to: Lunging

January 16, 2017December 2, 2020 lunging, training, exercises

Lunging is a powerful training tool that can be used to work on a variety of behavioural issues as well as preparation for ridden work. Here are the basics.

Taming Thowra: A Midwinter Tale

January 9, 2017October 14, 2017 fear, training, handling, unhandled

Thowra is a very sweet mare whose owner was misled when she purchased her unseen and ended up with an adult unhandled horse that didn’t trust people…

Horses and the Placebo Effect

April 17, 2016January 14, 2017 care, caregiver effect, health, placebo

Everyone knows about the placebo effect, but what does it have to do with horses? You might be surprised!

Learned Fear

December 4, 2015January 15, 2017 fear, horse psychology, training, show jumping

What should you do when your horse refuses a jump? Why responding with a smack or a ‘pony club kick’ may not be the best way to go…

The “Lunging” Thing – what is it for?

December 2, 2015March 7, 2017 communication, lunging, training

Lunging looks easy but relies on constant communication between horse and handler. Learning to take part in this ‘conversation’ is key.

What is Combination Horsemanship?

November 12, 2015October 20, 2017 training

Combination Horsemanship explicitly recognises that every horse is an individual and will require a tailored approach to training and behavioural problems.