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?

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.

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.

Looking at the difference between bribery and reward with horses to promote their training and promote positive steps forward.

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...

Discover how Learned Helplessness in Horses affects behavior and welfare. Understand its impact on training and performance in horses.

Discover how 'Finding the Present Moment with Horses' can enhance your connection with these majestic animals. Embracing mindfulness.