There are many words in the English language that we use to describe things, whether that be in a positive or negative light, we always manage to find a word and throw it about, sometimes not thinking about the consequences said word has. Some words...
Horses have strong instincts and in training it is very beneficial to work with, rather than against, their natural behaviour and responses. They are in addition very adaptable and quick to learn from their experiences. It is possible to teach a horse...
Faraon and I met over five years ago when he was a seven year living in the South of England at a sales yard.... I can still remember seeing him in his stable for the first time completely ignoring me as he tucked into his hayledge. There was something...
Like several other animals, horses can have the nasty habit of biting. Well, for some people, it’s not a problem if their cat or dog ‘play bites’, but having such a large beast attempting to play with you this way may not be so comforting. And, as with...
I heard a comment last week that really made me think. It was during a demonstration of horsemanship and there was a horse that had an issue when they went near the mounting block. It would, as I've seen other horses do, swing its behind so that is was...
Introducing a new horse to and established herd group can often cause a lot of stress and sometimes injury to both horses & handlers. But it does not need to be this way if you follow a safe procedure. All aspects of introduction should be supervised...
My ponies were my best friends as a child, they protected me, took me on adventures, stood solemnly whilst I cried, and cheered me up when I was down. But I knew nothing other than the traditional methods; the bits, metal shoes, whips, pony-club kicks...
Rearing is not only frightening for the rider, but it is also extremely dangerous for both parties. So what could cause a horse to exhibit such behaviour? Consider when the horse rears. Does it happen for no apparent reason during schooling sessions...
I remember years ago, my supervisor at the time tying up a big bay horse to a tie ring, and walking away. As it was my tea break, I sat and watched. After a few seconds of watching, the horse started moving around, repositioning himself side-on to the...
Napping is a problem that many riders will face either now and then or on a regular basis. It can spoil a great ride and make riding a chore rather than enjoyable, as well as leading to behaviours that are potentially more dangerous. Re-schooling is ...
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