by TheSavvyEquestrian | Jul 10, 2022 | Horsemanship
Feel Pleased “So here’s your challenge friends, feel pleased.” Horses are masters at reading our intention and focus. Mother Nature programmed them to be able to read predatory behavior and outwit it. It’s kept them alive in nature and the instincts inside...
by TheSavvyEquestrian | Jul 9, 2022 | Horsemanship
Rewarding the Slightest Try This is an interesting topic, one that I could probably discuss for days on end in great detail. But, I wanted to see if I could simplify this statement and share why it’s so valuable at the same time. This concept of rewarding the...
by TheSavvyEquestrian | Mar 11, 2022 | Horsemanship
Connection is Key! Connection is key! But how do you get it with your horse? Here are a few ways to go about it: * Realizing it is a game. Don’t get frustrated or impatient, or you’ll lose his respect. Try saying “How interesting!” when you come across something that...
by TheSavvyEquestrian | Nov 2, 2021 | Horsemanship
No Quick Fixes In horsemanship and health there are no “quick fixes”. There are ways of being that are more natural to the horse and practices that serve your health. It takes time and practice to be the best we can for our horses and it takes consistency and...
by TheSavvyEquestrian | Jun 25, 2021 | Horsemanship
Everyday Asks As I was playing with the horses under the shade of the barn, as the sun continues to scorch us, I realized there is still SO MUCH you can do with your horse to continue progress in a small space. When you’re dealing with less than perfect weather...
