Understanding and respecting the physical demands we place on our horses is fundamental to good horsemanship. After all, a healthy back is not only vital for performance, it is essential for a horse’s comfort and quality of life. Prioritizing back health not only enhances performance but also fosters a deeper, more respectful partnership between horse and rider.

What does it mean to be a prey animal? While domesticated horses no longer face the same predators as their wild ancestors, their instincts remain deeply ingrained, affecting their emotional and physical well-being. Being aware that horses are prey animals in all our interactions with them is essential, for their wellbeing, and our safety.

Horses are not the impenetrable, fearless creatures they appear to be. They are sensitive beings, guided by instinct and emotion.

'How is it for the horse?' a question that for the love of horses is essential to ensure their mental, emotional and physical wellbeing.

What we think, feel, and project can have a profound impact on the horse’s behaviour, performance, and overall well-being.

Understanding how horses perceive the world provides invaluable insights into their behaviour and needs.

Rethinking our relationship with horses; is the idea of control outdated? Moving away from control based methods towards a partnership.

Exploring the subtleties of developing 'feel' with horses. This essential ingredient transforms our horse relationships.

Good leadership empowers other, how does this look in the horse world?

It's the spaces between with horses that are important, not the work. It’s in the spaces that the connection and trust is created.

I’ve created this term to help highlight a situation I sometimes see in my work with clients. The two words seem to conflict with each...

For novice equestrians, the journey into the world of horseback riding can be both exhilarating and daunting. One aspect that often...

Like many horse people, I always felt I understood horses better than humans, especially as I studied horses so extensively doing my...

Understanding the dynamics within a horse herd not only provides insight into the rich social lives of horses but also offers valuable parallels to human social structures. The capacity for empathy, leadership, protection, and the fostering of harmony within a community are universal qualities, transcending the boundaries between species.

Horse behaviour is a means of communication, and all behaviour has a functional element. 'Challenging' behaviour can be described as...

Horses are not just majestic and powerful creatures; they also have a playful and spirited side that often goes unnoticed. Engaging in...

For sixteen years I had the good fortune to walk beside a beautiful soul called Minka. She came into my life as a dressage horse, then...

If we do something with a horse without their consent, what are we doing? What does that mean? Is that then a master/slave relationship?...

When we handle horses and especially when training, we are often using some form of reinforcement. There are two main types of...

Over the past few years, I’ve met a few horses who have undergone what can only be described as a transformation. While I am always happy...