Posts Tagged ‘train’
Episode 133: Collection: Western vs Dressage
How is collection the same…or different between the western world of reining vs dressage? How does relaxation fit in? What changes with the head low? What happens with the horse behind vertical? How does a horses build and the movement being ridden influence these things? In this podcast I answer these questions and discuss what…
Read MoreEpisode 126-Mental games for injured horses, clicker training Q&A
Today I’m answering two questions. The first is about an injured horse that is hand walking…his owner would like suggestions about maintaining other routines through groundwork. The other question is about trick training…clicker training, loading the clicker, using the clicker when riding…and what is a trick anyway? ⬇️FULL SHOW NOTES Links mentioned in podcast: Jac…testing…
Read MoreEpisode 122: Feeling overwhelmed while training your horse.
A listener asks a question about feeling overwhelmed. She is studying and learning about good horsemanship, developing true partnership and relationship. She is aware there are a LOT of things happening. First I give an overview, then I give FIVE actionable steps for addressing this and then I close with a real life example that…
Read MoreEpisode 119: Distracted and overreactive vs responsive and aware, how can I train my horse to respond better?
Is it the object or the energy level that triggers your horse? What does your horse do…when …other horses are running…deer jumping…new object appear…loud sounds happen… It is easy to think about the ‘things’ involved but I like to think about the ‘energy’ they create. In this episode I answer two listener questions on…
Read MoreEpisode 118: How can I STOP my horse from being aggressive towards other horses?!
House rules. Pasture rules. Grandma’s rules… Do you really mean that? Are you bluffing? Can I chase your kids? Can I have your spot in the pecking order? When you walk by a stall does a the stalled horse threaten? When you walk by a tied horse…does that horse threaten? When you are leading or…
Read MoreVideo: Challenging Conversations with a Horse
Yesterday’s podcast was titled ‘Challenging Conversations with Your Horse’. In this video, Jac demonstrates this concept. At this point I had been working with Jac for 20 minute (see episode 1). Jac mentally switched gears and began exhibiting boredom and frustration with his body language as he doesn’t understand what I’m trying to communicate. I…
Read MoreEpisode 116: Selling or rehoming an older horse
This episode contains general thoughts around selling horses and I answer a listener asks a question about a horse who is aging: how to find him the best next place and be sure that he will be well taken care of. I discuss reasons for selling, including, Safety- Training mismatch between horse and rider Enjoyment-…
Read MoreThe horses that teach us: “She wouldn’t be the rider she is today without him.”
“She wouldn’t be the rider she is today without him.” My friend spoke these words about his daughter, who spent the last five years riding my aged horse Scrapper. I felt emotions catch in my throat. I couldn’t speak. The truth of his words rung true, not only of his daughter…but of me also. I…
Read MoreEpisode 112: Can you have relationship AND results with your horse?
If you were forced to choose between having a great relationship with your horse OR getting big results…which would you choose? Relationship OR results? Do you think you have to choose…or do you think you can have both? Today I’m explaining how I get BIG RESULTS…while still keeping the relationship the main thing. I’ll…
Read MoreEpisode 108- 3 observations from almost buying a horse.
I almost bought a horse. In this episode, I discuss many of the factors that went into my decision to NOT buy the horse including logic, emotion, daily life, time invested, purchase price, resale, etc. I know everyone’s situation is different but I think that listening to how someone else is making decisions can be…
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