Horse Reeducation - 2nd Ride with Neck Rope

 This isn't about how little tack I use, but reeducating a horse who was incredibly defensive towards pressure. I had to approach working with her in a creative manner to engage her mind to influence changes in the habitual fearful behaviors.

Building the Horse's Trust

 

Building the Horse's Trust

The Equine's current behaviors reflect what he has learned from his previous human interactions.

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Assessing the horse's health - relative to his diet

 

 I am not an equal nutritionist, nor a vet, but this is a generalized list of things I've learned to see based on the last three decades of working with many unhealthy horses.

Horse Behavior - 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. 

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.

Horse Behavior Tips and Questions

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Horse Transitions- Mental and Physical

 

Most horses I meet fall into two categories:

*Fearful or defensive (tight, rigid, lethargic movement) when moving forward

Or

*Hyper reactive and overreacting with fast, fleeing movement when moving forward

Being Hopeful with Horses

 

Hopefulness. Waiting and Seeing. Reactive Riding. Taking the "try" and willingness out of your horse. What do all of the above have in common? They are a domino effect that occurs in the riding world far too often. Let me explain.