Do you feed your horse too many treats? Money can’t buy you love Horses can be very food motivated. And using treats as a reward is sometimes a great approach to training. But I want to address another type of treat giving that is not always a good thing. Trying to buy your horses love […]
Repost from 2019 The question was posed, “How do you feel you did this weekend?” The answer was flowing out of me before any conscious thought, because when you believe in what you are doing, you do not second guess yourself. My response, “I feel I did my best, and that is all I can […]
Repost from 2018 The big black gelding stood eyeing me from the grooming area. His owner was busily grooming and prepping him for me. His expression was one of reservation. Not at all that he looked nervous or worried, but there is a certain look that shows mistrust. His story was a sad one. A […]
What do I start with in the round pen? This will give you some ideas what it can give you and your horse.
Reposted from 2018 Confidence My young mare has been going well under saddle. She is smart and athletic, and really enjoys the interactions we have while working. She is 5 this year, and our focus is physically and mentally building the athlete that can perform at a top level. This is key in keeping them […]
Repost from 2017 Mounting block woes More often than not, one of the side effects of the horses I train is a horse that stands quietly at the mounting block. The clients usually notice within a short time and comment on it. They are mystified as to what I have done to their horse, who […]
Repost from 2016 Patience… Life has been challenging these last few months. To pick up and move across the country, and attempt to start over, is a big task. I try to approach it with an eye on the positives: new opportunity, new friends, new everything. And extra time to funnel into personal growth, and […]
reposted from 2014 Onions and Learning… Several years ago, while I was in the thick of a busy training schedule, I had one of those defining moments in life that changes ones’ perspective completely. I had been doing a lot of groundwork with some horses. This involves using shoulders and arms in a way that […]
Reposted from 06/2013 I can remember clearly the exact words that she spoke as she stood looking at me over the arena fence. “We would like you to teach her to canter.” It seemed like a simple enough request, and I assured her it would not be a problem. The big kind mare they brought […]
Reposted from March 2012 We all have our stories, every human, every horse. Can anyone say the road they have travelled has been flawless? Yet, it really is flawless, it leads you to now. Wherever now happens to be. I have to marvel at the journey, all the good the bad and ugly pieces of […]
