I have always said to my riding students to look ahead and focus on where they are going. But recently in a lesson I found this going to...

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.

There are so many different bitless bridles now that people can get confused. The main types of bitless bridle are cross-under and side-pull. There are also bosals and rope halters. This article looks at each type individually to help people with 'which bitless bridle should I use?'

What is Horse Training? - It's not about forcing or making a horse do things, it's about being a trusted guide and teacher for your horse.

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.

Horses Sticking Their Heads Up while under saddle is unpleasant for both horse and rider. How do you help your horse keep their head down?

Becoming a well rounded horse person means being able to both train and ride horses. Why is this so?

This article explores just how easy it is to ride a horse in a bitless bridle. It's not amazing to ride bitless! It's simple.

A story about riding in the Colombian Andes on the most amazing horses ever. An adventure of a lifetime!

Transition exercises for bitless bridles makes the transition from riding with a bit to without a bit seamless. A step by step guide.

Timing and rein aids with horses - developing that crucial skill that sets the distance between a beginner and an experienced horse rider.

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.

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

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.

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.

This is a great little exercise that improves our feel for our horses and our riding skills, makes our horses suppler, and increases safety when riding. When we expand and contract our horses gaits we reach a whole new level of connection and understanding with our horses.

The transition to bitless riding can be instant, or can take some time and training. But the end result is the same in both circumstances, a happy horse and rider.

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.