He appeared to his owner to have bucking, bolting, rearing, biting, and other unwanted behaviors. The reality was there were a lot of factors and contributors leading to his current dangerous behavior. This video shares how addressing the horse's mental, emotional, and physical state can help rehabilitate the once seemingly dangerous and overwhelming equine.
Alternative Horsemanship™ Horse behavior help, equine communication, groundwork and rider mindset. Understand the horse and develop quality horse skills to address sources vs symptoms of unwanted equine behavior.
Horse Problems: Bucking, Biting, and Bolting - Fixing the Source not the Symptom
Dear Sam: Horse Help *Re-evaluating Horse Problems by Alternative Horsem...
Alternative Horsemanship with Samantha Harvey the Remote Horse Coach
Dear Sam: Horse Help *ReEvaluating Horse "Problems"
Addressing how most common problematic or unwanted equine behaviors are a symptom, not the issue(s) the horse is struggling with.
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Dear Sam: Horse Help Horsemanship Series *The Disinterested Horse
Dear Sam: Horse Help Horsemanship Series
*The Disinterested Horse
Alternative Horsemanship with Samantha Harvey the Remote Horse Coach discusses the topic of the disinterested horse and the factors that are leading to the unwanted behaviors. Subscribe to the Alternative Horsemanship YouTube Channel to watch new weekly videos.
Horseback Riding Lesson- Starting with a new Instructor
I've had an influx of new students lately and although folks sign up thinking they are coming for "horse" lessons... there really is a whole lot more that will be addressed.
Horsemanship: Misconceptions of the Circle by the Remote Horse Coach
Misconceptions of a Circle
One of the most misused "techniques" I have found is how people present asking the horse to move around a circle.
Whether it is for lunging, groundwork, riding one, or otherwise, rarely have I witnessed horses thinking and traveling around a circle in an intentional, soft manner.
Often there is a degree of "driving" energy from the human, along with containment via the lead rope, lunge line, reins, the rider's outside leg, etc.
One of the most misused "techniques" I have found is how people present asking the horse to move around a circle.
Whether it is for lunging, groundwork, riding one, or otherwise, rarely have I witnessed horses thinking and traveling around a circle in an intentional, soft manner.
Often there is a degree of "driving" energy from the human, along with containment via the lead rope, lunge line, reins, the rider's outside leg, etc.
Horse Rider Mindset Hints by Alternative Horsemanship
What ifs...
Yeah, but I want to...
In peeling back the layers of why things fall apart, there is an imbalance of blaming the horse versus human self-observation and awareness.
Rarely is it popular to discuss how much the human mind and emotions can delegate how the horse interaction occurs.
Horses, Words, and Emotions
I think it's interesting how often opinions or perspectives, whether it's within the horse world or outside of it, can be massive emotional triggers.
Horsemanship- Reviewing the Release by The Remote Horse Coach
Reviewing The Release
As with everything, there are many interpretations when it comes to terminology associated with horses. I try to be clear and precise in the words that I'm offering, but there still can be a gray area in the human student's understanding. This often comes from their level of awareness, background, and unintentional anticipation/expectation of their mind "getting ahead" of wherever they are currently at with their horse.
As with everything, there are many interpretations when it comes to terminology associated with horses. I try to be clear and precise in the words that I'm offering, but there still can be a gray area in the human student's understanding. This often comes from their level of awareness, background, and unintentional anticipation/expectation of their mind "getting ahead" of wherever they are currently at with their horse.
Horseback Rider Awareness by the Remote Horse Coach
Self-awareness- A Crucial Factor
The next time you're with your horse, ask yourself...
Dear Sam: Horse Help Horsemanship Series *Allowing ourselves Permission
*Allowing Ourselves Permission
Alternative Horsemanship with Samantha Harvey the Remote Horse Coach addresses the realities of needing to give Ourselves Permission on the learning journey of horsemanship.
Spring Time Safety and Prep Checklist for the Horse Enthusiast
Spring Horse Preparations
Every spring after cold, dark winter folks starts getting excited at the prospect of the upcoming riding season. For most people in the inland northwest, there is a major decrease in the amount of ride/horse time during the winter months. Below are some ideas to help safely get you back in the saddle!
Horseback Riding- Preparing for the Spring Season
Preparing for Spring Riding Season
Looking ahead to the upcoming riding season, whether you ride for pleasure or are a competitor, you can strive to offer a supportive partnership towards your horse. I will touch on two concepts that you can start considering, without even having to battle the outdoor winter conditions!
Looking ahead to the upcoming riding season, whether you ride for pleasure or are a competitor, you can strive to offer a supportive partnership towards your horse. I will touch on two concepts that you can start considering, without even having to battle the outdoor winter conditions!
Improving our Horsemanship- One Step at a Time
One Step at a Time
It is very easy to be overwhelmed by everything that "isn't" or is challenging, frustrating, and exhausting with the horse.
Confidence Building in Human and Horse Webinar
Alternative Horsemanship with Samantha Harvey the Remote Horse Coach presents this 60-minute two-part webinar addressing building confidence in the horse and rider. It is split into two segments: Part 1 Recognizing patterns of reactive interaction. Part 2 What proactive practices build confidence in the horse and rider. Click here to watch on the Alternative Horsemanship Remote Horse Coach Video Catalogue
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