Fear and the urge to control horses is something every rider experiences at some point. What is involved in this and what are the alternatives?

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.

By allowing our horses to graze on more mature grass, we can promote better digestive health, more natural behaviours and improved weight management while also improving the environment.

The balance between fast and slow twitch muscles in horses bodies is crucial to their overall performance and ability to excel.

'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.

'My horse doesn't like...' is this our horse talking or ourselves? Looking at clearing our minds and being with horses.

When I was at university doing my Equine Science degree, I chose an elective called Captive Animal Behaviour. I had completed Equine...

We are fortunate living in Australia to have laws preventing animal abuse. I have a vision for the future of horses. One of the biggest animal cruelty issues our society faces is the overt abuse of horses with bits, whips, and spurs.

Is whipping horses really an option in our modern world? This article sets out some reasons why whipping horses is not the best way forward.

Grooming horses is an essential component of the horse human relationship. What to do if your horse isn't relaxing for their grooming?

I made the decision to change from bits to bitless bridles. And now I can't imagine doing things with horses the way I did in the past, life with horses now is so different, and so so much better.

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

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

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?

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