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Holes in the Horsemanship

It is my job when a horse first comes in to evaluate “where the horse is at,” mentally, physically, emotionally, and experience-wise. So I thought I’d share with you some of the more common “holes” I tend to find in working with horses of all ages… I believe a majority of the time the holes are present because owners and horses learn to get comfortable with how or what they present in a scenario. The horse learns what is expected of them and then can comply. The problem occurs when the “rules” or expectations change.

Horse Rider Intentions and Goals

"You become what you want to be, by consistently being what you want to become each day." Richard G Scott

I think the above quote is so true regarding our own journey of Horsemanship.
I've been working on putting together projects and have been including interviews from students past and present.

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In-person and Distance Coaching 

I've had a lot of questions lately about personalized distance coaching options, the video catalog, in-person learning opportunities, horsemanship clinics, horse training opportunities, etc. 

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Horse Trainer Tips by Alternative Horsemanship the Remote Horse Coach

Today's Horse Tips

Photo of a very dedicated student who wore this shirt she made to an Alternative Horsemanship clinic...

1. Many people focus (and worry) about doing things "right" and don't realize they have quit consistent, regular breathing.
This causes:
* rigid and delayed communication offered to the horse
*mental & physical fatigue
* limits their physical adaptability in the present moment

2. Many people offer constant negative criticism towards the horse (often after he has offered an unwanted response,) rather than communicating what I call Positive Alternatives- continuously communicating proactively something that the horse CAN do.

Horse Rider Alternative Horsemanship Livestreams Following a Feel

Following a Feel Alternative Horsemanship Livestreams in the Locals Community

May 6 * Recognizing & Addressing The Brace

May 13 * Getting The Thought

May 20 * Directing The Eye

May 27 *Following the Feel

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Horse Training Practices Creating Fearful Behaviors

Dear Sam: Horse Help Horsemanship Series
Horse Training Practices Creating Unwanted Equine Behaviors

Having horse behavior problems after your equine has been sent to the horse trainer? This video discusses what to recognize as the horse's feedback reflecting problems with rigid, one-size-fits-all training methods and programs that create trauma, harm, and instill fear in your animal leading to unwanted, resistant, avoidant behaviors.

Click the link to watch the NEW episode on the Alternative Horsemanship YouTube Channel.

Horse Trainer Help- Addressing the Horse that Spooks

We may giggle...
But in all seriousness, how did this become the norm?

We've probably experienced our horse spooking at least one or more of the things (and on more than one occasion) in this horse meme.

Horse Problems "Help, I bought the wrong Horse" Part 2

Horse Trainer advice and tips discussing horse owner decisions and choices after being misled by horse sellers and buying an unsuitable, inappropriate, or dangerous horse. Dear Sam: Horse Help Horsemanship Series Horse Help- Part 2 Watch Horse Problems or Problem Horses Part 1 here

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Helping the Horse: Equine Training Tips

Empathy + Horses 🚫= Weakness

There comes a point...

You can double down increasing pressure, severity of tack, and demanding obedience, all the while hoping "it" works...

Or, you choose to change.

It really is that simple.

Need Horse Help? Experiencing Unwanted, Resistant, or Dangerous Horse Behaviors

Need help with your horse? Not understanding the horse's behavior?

Feeling frustrated and overwhelmed when with your horse? Having problems with your horseback riding?

Learn how The Remote Horse Coach can help you understand horse behavior, refine your awareness, improve your communication, build your confidence, and increase your horse's trust, try, and reasonableness in offering safe behaviors.

Horse Problems or Problem Horses

Dear Sam: Horse Help Horsemanship Series
Horse Problems or Problem Horses
Part 1
Horse Trainer Help and advice in buying a horse and learning how to make good decisions when purchasing your next equine to eliminate expensive and potentially dangerous mistakes.
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Horses and Training Approaches Helping or Hurting the Equine Partnership?

What is the most common issue I see sabotaging the human & horse partnership?
Containment
I define it as: When a person is physically trying to "stop" an unwanted equine behavior, which is usually the symptom and not the underlying "issue," without acknowledging and addressing all the constant equine communication reflecting holes in the horse's education or understanding.
How many times have you heard things like:
Block the horse's __...
Don't let him __...
Make him _...
When a person attempts to block, hold, or "drive" a horse they are addressing the horse's physical movement.
His movement reflects his thought, such as:
The scenario is creating stress or pressure so he protects himself with run/bolt/spook...