Groundwork. What’s the Point?

Groundwork. What’s the Point?

Groundwork. What’s the Point? Many equestrians think it is perfectly normal, and acceptable… …to just saddle up their horse and step on… having spent little to no time teaching or training on the ground. Many equestrians feel ground work is only for...
Feel Pleased

Feel Pleased

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 of them are...
Rewarding the Slightest Try

Rewarding the Slightest Try

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...
Connection is Key!

Connection is Key!

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...