by admin | Apr 25, 2024 | Uncategorized
Like many young girls, I rode horses in my youth but stopped around age 16. Many years later, in my mid-thirties, I rediscovered my love for horses but sought a completely different approach than in my youth, where control was emphasized over relationship. Much later,...
by admin | Jan 3, 2024 | Uncategorized
Wild or feral horses, in nature, form social structures that are essential for their well-being and survival. Exploring the dynamics of these structures can provide valuable insights into our domestic horses’ behaviors and interactions. Let’s delve into...
by admin | May 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
Level 1 – From a Distance Let your horse know you’re there. Before we get closer and make contact with a herd of horses, it’s best to first slow down a bit our speed (from our busy day) and maybe do some relaxation exercises. It’s important to check...
by admin | May 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
I. Why Horses Seem to Ignore Our Boundaries at Liberty Have you ever wondered why horses don’t always respect our boundaries when we’re together at liberty? The answer lies in a complex interplay of communication – and emotional factors that often go...
by admin | May 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
That the dominance theory is outdated should not come as news to most horse or dog people. However, why is it still the foundation for most training methods in the equestrian world today? The problem, as I see it, lies in the fact that pure scientific explanations...
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