tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995612239300826372.comments2024-01-23T10:41:05.853-07:00Alternative Horsemanship with Samantha Harvey the Remote Horse Coach Articles and Advice BlogSamanthaHarveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07307337547455246728noreply@blogger.comBlogger116125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995612239300826372.post-45763795771393912572023-02-10T06:48:31.838-07:002023-02-10T06:48:31.838-07:00Yes, the human's mental availability (or lack ...Yes, the human's mental availability (or lack thereof) to consider, acknowledge, and address the horse in a manner that has value to the equine changes everything in the interactions.SamanthaHarveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07307337547455246728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995612239300826372.post-80869982918901022492022-07-29T03:59:40.830-07:002022-07-29T03:59:40.830-07:00Trouble is that a lot of people own horses and hav...Trouble is that a lot of people own horses and have never read the British Manual of Horsemanship. They treat horses in the same demanding, top down way they treat other people. Then put a video on FB on how to train horses....<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995612239300826372.post-59464179470735178282022-05-26T07:21:29.364-07:002022-05-26T07:21:29.364-07:00He just turned three. Doing basic groundwork to bu...He just turned three. Doing basic groundwork to build his skillset and confidence.Samantha Harveynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995612239300826372.post-34008709977081365282022-05-26T07:20:09.338-07:002022-05-26T07:20:09.338-07:00Don't assume anything! 🤔Basic ground work is ...Don't assume anything! 🤔Basic ground work is all that is being done with him. He is hauled in weekly. My point in sharing was to show how different a horse could be if the communication was clear.Samantha Harveynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995612239300826372.post-63500256591657150032022-05-26T07:02:42.729-07:002022-05-26T07:02:42.729-07:00How old is this one? Such a baby.How old is this one? Such a baby.vwalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02714052127438335337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995612239300826372.post-48797340286845881882022-05-26T07:00:30.445-07:002022-05-26T07:00:30.445-07:00Boy this horse needs time to grow up? So young an...Boy this horse needs time to grow up? So young and so immature to be asking anything than being with the human and have some manners. You only had 3 sessions?? Wow not near enough time.vwalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02714052127438335337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995612239300826372.post-28223725292274427942022-05-18T13:51:54.816-07:002022-05-18T13:51:54.816-07:00Can't wait to see what you and the horse do. ...Can't wait to see what you and the horse do. I am assuming that the picture is her thoughts and first experience with you. Head up ,tight neck, tight body, ready to take off with any pressure from you.vwalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02714052127438335337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995612239300826372.post-81055858893604294872021-11-26T07:50:45.971-07:002021-11-26T07:50:45.971-07:00Boy, Cloe is still really cute. If the mare in Cr...Boy, Cloe is still really cute. If the mare in Crest looked like her, she would be in my backyard. Good thing she doesn't look like Cloe.vwalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02714052127438335337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995612239300826372.post-2711822849368677592021-11-21T09:01:05.460-07:002021-11-21T09:01:05.460-07:00Everywhere you touched on this horse in the video ...Everywhere you touched on this horse in the video was a saddle fit issue. That pain in turn would lead to other unwanted behavior, bucking, kicking, running away etc. Anything to get rid of pain.<br />vwalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02714052127438335337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995612239300826372.post-18984225005381037972021-11-07T09:10:57.583-07:002021-11-07T09:10:57.583-07:00Absolutely! So many folks don't realize how &q...Absolutely! So many folks don't realize how "far away" they are mentally when standing right next to the horse.SamanthaHarveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07307337547455246728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995612239300826372.post-49067964053542241632021-11-06T09:41:45.164-07:002021-11-06T09:41:45.164-07:00So true Sam. The stories don't even have to b...So true Sam. The stories don't even have to be about horse stuff. They can be anything that interrupts you being present with the horse.vwalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02714052127438335337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995612239300826372.post-63805557887032514372021-11-01T09:56:36.492-07:002021-11-01T09:56:36.492-07:00Absolutely! Many "problem" behaviors hor...Absolutely! Many "problem" behaviors horses display have been unintentionally taught by humans.SamanthaHarveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07307337547455246728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995612239300826372.post-65409323006845549092021-10-30T19:00:30.901-07:002021-10-30T19:00:30.901-07:00Yes the biggest challenge is getting the human to ...Yes the biggest challenge is getting the human to go from, "I don't want to do all that. It takes to long. I just want to ride", to yes I want to listen to my horse, help my horse, and be the best human I can be for my horse.vwalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02714052127438335337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995612239300826372.post-48084279740237575392021-08-03T07:16:10.181-07:002021-08-03T07:16:10.181-07:00Glad if the video helped offer you some clarity......Glad if the video helped offer you some clarity... Sometimes the more scenarios we can relate a "common" underlying thought to in how we might/could communicate and support the horse in a variety of scenarios, the more we can see the value in refining how we do it!SamanthaHarveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07307337547455246728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995612239300826372.post-26834694475698829412021-08-02T12:19:54.396-07:002021-08-02T12:19:54.396-07:00I just found this video now. It’s awesome. There...I just found this video now. It’s awesome. There is so much information in this short video. What struck me in particular was your reference to becoming passive. I have heard it explained before as the horse not being able to feel you in those moments and getting lost. I have something to work on. I have had given situations where the horse needed to be on the end of a lead line so the human could be safe but with your clinic now I see how I could be more specific with my interaction to help the horse be more focused on other things and relax to follow my direction. I also appreciate the idea that grazing is an aversion and avoidance instead of a place of comfort. This never occurred to me. Definitely things to ponder…..Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17877503261594059562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995612239300826372.post-55844352590775957712021-04-28T20:21:37.797-07:002021-04-28T20:21:37.797-07:00I have found that when I am learning with my horse...I have found that when I am learning with my horse, I am a much better rider. My horse and I have learned to do things together and I have benefitted from this process as much as my horse. Ashley Millerhttps://learnhorses.blogspot.com/2021/04/horseback-riding-building-balance-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995612239300826372.post-21381370339054285212021-04-28T20:18:04.255-07:002021-04-28T20:18:04.255-07:00These are great tips for improving my seat. I hav...These are great tips for improving my seat. I have had some changes to my body that have changed the way I ride. These suggestions might help me improve my riding. Thanks!Ashley Millerhttps://learnhorses.blogspot.com/2021/03/horsemanship-building-equine-partnership.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995612239300826372.post-14576987916657992592021-04-28T20:15:31.032-07:002021-04-28T20:15:31.032-07:00My horse was a rescue and we are to overcome some ...My horse was a rescue and we are to overcome some of his fears. He is doing well with me and my mom but is struggling with men. He is slowly figuring out he can trust men again. It has taken a long time to get to where we are.Ashley Millerhttps://ashleyshorsetraining.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995612239300826372.post-82753141873345008612021-04-28T19:57:24.500-07:002021-04-28T19:57:24.500-07:00This is a great list for packing a trailer. I see...This is a great list for packing a trailer. I seem to always forget extra clothes for myself. Following your advice, I need to put an extra set in the trailer and leave them. Thanks for the great adviceAshley Millerhttp://ashleyshorsetraining.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995612239300826372.post-70180348477883520652021-04-28T19:50:13.152-07:002021-04-28T19:50:13.152-07:00I have found that using the round pin offers safet...I have found that using the round pin offers safety for both the horse and the rider. Training a new horse in the round pin allows both to get familiar with each other without the fear of the horse running away. Building trust is one of the most important things in a relationship with a horse. I have seen horses react to men which leads me to believe they are fearful of men. Perhaps because of something that happened in their past. Ashley Millerhttp://ashleyshorsetraining.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995612239300826372.post-29540314956457812652021-01-23T23:58:47.788-07:002021-01-23T23:58:47.788-07:00 Hey there Sam...this is a great piece of writi... Hey there Sam...this is a great piece of writing ( once again). I am often surprised at your ability to communicate so clearly.I know you speak from what you know. Knowledge is learned, wisdom comes from experience. You are very wise and thank you for putting your voice out into our collective world of equine enthusiasts. <br /> This has been a mild winter so far here in the north country. <br /> Dusty Britcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15297982338404528075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995612239300826372.post-64549257777279294682020-10-22T22:01:58.652-07:002020-10-22T22:01:58.652-07:00Such beauty of place, toverro medicine hat, and ri... Such beauty of place, toverro medicine hat, and rider/trainer...<br />Appropriate information esp. with Saquaro as backdrop. Did you know it takes a Saquaro 50 years to sprout the first arm? They can live 900 years. They are steady, seasoned and not in a hurry at all. As it should be with your horse, just remain calm and centered. Find a good seat, grounded, firm, and set your eye to the sky.<br /> For those of us remaining here in the northern lands, it's a real heart pang to look at this picture you post...the smell of the creosote bush... there in an ancient desert/you are a lucky one Sam Harvey! So appreciate your writings. Happy trails riding with the cowboys. ta ta, Dusty BritchesDusty Britcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15297982338404528075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995612239300826372.post-26572343903993723772020-06-28T05:02:46.327-07:002020-06-28T05:02:46.327-07:00Thank you Karen!Thank you Karen!SamanthaHarveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07307337547455246728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995612239300826372.post-86116711513823208932020-06-28T02:31:27.716-07:002020-06-28T02:31:27.716-07:00Hi Sam, I really enjoyed your post! Wonderful to ...Hi Sam, I really enjoyed your post! Wonderful to read! Very best wishes to you and all the very best with your work!<br />Keren Morris (Author of 'The Horse's Voice - How Kind Can Horsemanship Become?' Available on Amazon)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16159727692963610521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995612239300826372.post-47617795524181146222020-06-11T15:11:19.711-07:002020-06-11T15:11:19.711-07:00Yes!Yes!SamanthaHarveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07307337547455246728noreply@blogger.com