Unrealistic Horse Expectations?

 Dear Sam: Horse Help Horsemanship Series

Unrealistic Horse Expectations?

Alternative Horsemanship Remote Horse Coach discusses common unrealistic time expectations during the horse's training. This episode discusses things to consider to maintain perspective on the horse learning journey to avoid creating future unwanted equine behaviors.

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Horse Herd Dynamics

 Herd Dynamics 

In the summer there is a continuous rotation of horses on the farm as equines arrive from all parts of the country. They stay various lengths of time, depending on their individual needs in their re-education and often rehabilitation. 

 One of they key aspects is herd dynamics. To be blunt, humans have "taken" the horse out of so many horses. 

Supporting the Horse's "Purge"

Supporting the "Purging" horse

This question was posed by a student of mine and I thought it'd be a great way to start the week.

"During several of your training sessions with my horses, you reported that they were "purging." They were definitely different horses following this event. Could you explain what this is and how to tell when a horse is doing this.....and maybe why." Pam

July Alternative Horsemanship Livestreams

 

Improving your Horsemanship

Lead Rope Handling 

5 Skills & Tips

One of the most overlooked aspects of Horsemanship is the lack of recognition of how people are creating and conveying unintentional communication leaving the horse unclear and contributing to his defensive responses.

Saturday, July 13th 9am pdt

Energy & Specificity 

5 Tips for raising awareness 

The Horse's Behaviors often mirrors what the human conveys in their Energy, chaos, tension, etc.

Saturday, July 27th 9am pdt

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Horse Behavior & Training- Links of Communication

 Links of Communication 

What does the mounting block, walking out a gate, loading into a horse trailer, crossing over a tarp, or passing through a stream have in common? 

Horse Tacking Up Problems

 Horse Tack Triggers

Most people never consider how the horse responds to just the sight of tack or notice if there are Quality interactions while tacking up.

How to find a Quality Horse Trainer

 

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How do I find a quality horse trainer? 

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Horse Training - The Illusion that causes Long-term Problems

 The Illusion of "Horse Training" 

One of the greatest negative contributors in the horse industry (to both the human and horse) is the misperception of "Horse Training."