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Balancing the time you spend with your horse to achieve your goals while ensuring your horse is not overstimulated is necessary for a healthy and productive relationship. Did you know that your horse thinks about things differently than you do? This is why we don’t always get the results we are looking for when we …
Understanding horse body language is an important tool for every horse owner and rider to learn. Horses, like many animals, communicate primarily through non-verbal cues, expressing their emotions and intentions without uttering a single word. From the flick of an ear to the swish of a tail, each movement carries a message. By learning to …
Well, doesn’t the headline just grab your attention? I bet it does if you are looking for your own horse property. And if I were a realtor, I think I would have that as the opening line to the property listing. As it is, this is my next-door neighbor’s house, and it was recently (about …
Building a respectful and trusting relationship with your horse is fundamental to a successful partnership. Earning a horse’s respect requires consistency, understanding, and effective communication. It won’t happen overnight, but if you are consistent with your actions with your horse, you can partner with your horse. Curious to know more? I hope so! Let me …
You might wonder, what is the 5-Hour Rule, and how can this help me be a better rider? First, we have to understand the 5-Hour Rule for Mastering a Skill. The 5-Hour Rule is a simple concept that involves dedicating one hour per day, or five hours per week, to deliberate practice and learning in …
2 weeks ago, I had surgery on my right shoulder. This means no horse riding for 3 months. Total bummer. I had planned surgery for this time of year because I knew there would be an extended downtime and no better time than winter, right? But what I hadn’t planned on was wanting to work …
Don’t you just love the name of this post? How to make your horse like you. Too great. I only say that because I don’t know how else to put it. A better way to put it is, are you wondering how to create a bond with your horse? Creating a bond or mutual respect …
I haven’t posted in a week, I think. I can’t. remember. But this is because I have been so busy for the past month, working with my 2 horses. Back in May, I found out about a company that helps to motivate riders. It’s called Ride for Success. And their tagline is so fitting – …
Let’s get our horses in shape for summertime riding! I was walking into work this morning, and I was greeted by the sound of a lawn mower whirring and then the smell of fresh-cut grass. And it was right at that moment that it hit me – it’s time for riding season! Oh my goodness. …
Summer will be here before we know it. And with summer just around the corner, people like me are looking forward to hitting the trails or the show ring with their equine partners. However, if your horse has been on a break during the winter months, it’s essential to give them the time and training …
A long time ago I shared with you an online Horse Fair put on by Because of the Horse. The fair was called Art of the Horseman. And it was the first time I had seen an online opportunity to ‘go’ to a symposium all about horses, and having access to many different trainers all …
Cease And Desist Budget Equestrian So recently I was contacted by a horse trainer because I had used ‘words’ that were trademarked. And I had written this blog post almost a year ago exactly about working with your horse, and coming up with a challenge for the month. I was told I needed to “remove …
