Dealing with the loss of a horse. Warning: This subject may be difficult for some to read. But this story needs to be told. I feel it is important for us as stewards of the magnificent horses of the world to honor their emotional needs as much as their physical. I have witnessed horses dealing […]
There is a fine line between training the body and training the brain in your equine partner. While I have always used concepts of “natural horsemanship” in my building of the mind, this tool is only a slice of the big picture. I also use many classical dressage concepts to build the athlete they need […]
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 […]
