Have you ever wondered how horses communicate with humans or other horses, if at all they do? A pioneering research study by two scientists, Rachele Malavasi, PhD, (Italy) and a professor of veterinary medicine, Dr. Ludwig Huber (Austria) has confi...
Most equine enthusiasts have heard the phrases “black and white, no shades of grey” or “there is a full spectrum of colors in horsemanship” or some variation of these comments on the aspect of communication as it relates to the art of horsemanship in...
Communication: Concepts and Applications Most equine enthusiasts have heard the phrases “black and white, no shades of grey” or “there is a full spectrum of colors in horsemanship” or some variation of these comments on the aspect of communication a...
“Let your horse hear you exhale. Feel his ribs move as he inhales. The conversation has begun.” – Anna Blake, Author and Equestrian Your horse's world consists of mostly non-verbal communication, so horse trainer Dr. Allan J. Hamilton’s book “Lead W...
Dear EHH, I ride at a local lesson farm. Up until now, I have been comfortable with my instructor. I was happy with how things were progressing. I recently moved up from a push button lesson horse to a younger lesson experienced mount. I was nervou...
"Horses are the best teachers for learning to grow trust and honesty, it’s their first language. Plus, they can lift you up and carry you to a better place, in more ways than you can imagine." Anna Blake, Barn Dance Relationships don’t last long wit...
Groundwork. We have all heard about it, seen videos on the topic, and even practiced some groundwork exercises with our horses. But we may also be missing a critical opportunity within our programs and that is “checking in” with our horses through ...
Building a trusting relationship with your horse is really all about communicating: the horse’s communication with you and yours with him. Too often, people get frustrated and angry at a horse that doesn’t seem to be listening or isn’t doing what we ...
ave you ever heard the saying “You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar”? Sweetness is much more attractive than sourness. This certainly applies to training people as well as horses. Though there may (and will be) times for correction, ...
As I was pondering ways I could be a ‘better human’ for my horse, my thoughts led me to do an inventory of what I have accomplished and where I wanted to be as a rider and trainer. At one point in my adult life, I looked to become a top dressage rider...
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