Anthropomorphism with horses can be a big problem, both for the horses and for us. What is it? How do we avoid it?

C 'Considerate Horsemanship' , considering how it is for the horse with everything we do. Developing positive relationships with horses.

What is normal in the world of horses is not necessarily right. Is our society accepting widescale animal abuse?

The magic of connection with horses. What is connection and how do we get it?

Attending to horse health before training is essential. When we have a behavioural issue we must look to possible health reasons first.

Making it easy for horses is not about settling for second best. It's about finding a solution that works for everyone, without stress.

Making the change to riding bitless opens up a whole new world between us and our horses.

Desensitisation with horses is essential for safety and ease of handling and riding.

The benefits to be gained from listening to horses are enormous, both for yourself and for the horses.

Whenever our horse does something that we've asked for, it's imperative that we give a reward to 'mark' the desired response.

Conversations with horses that can set our paths forward together much easier and more pleasurable for everyone.

Sentience and horses - sentience is the ability to perceive one’s environment and experience sensations such as pain, suffering, pleasure or comfort. An animal that is sentient receives internal sensation and information from their environment, and interprets this as an emotion.

Playing the passenger game with horses is fun, remember it's a game, don’t get too serious, just relax and enjoy the ride! Here's step by step instructions on how to get started.

Training and detraining horses is happening all the time, and by being aware of this we can make positive moves forward with our beloved horses. Everything we do with our horses is either training them or de-training them.

Preparation and Confidence Building in Horses - in order to feel confident horses need to understand and accept what is currently happening and be fully prepared for upcoming events.

Every day, everywhere around the world, bits are placed inside horses’ mouths and manipulated. Bits in horses mouths is so common and so accepted, but should it be?

Imagine a relationship of mutual respect between us and our horse. In such a relationship there is time to be aware of the others needs and wants. Our horse is relaxed and happy in our presence. Respecting the horse creates a deeper connection and greater harmony.

Spending more time being in the happy place with horses will change both their lives and ours. How can we do this? Read on...

A well balanced, centred torso is fundamental for the effective use of all the other body parts and the seat.

Training the horses brain is much more effective than training their body. Looking at effective training methods for the modern equestrian.