I was going to write an article about rider balance, but as I explored the topic I thought of other situations where balance plays an...

I suggest there are three main stages of horsemanship – riding, training, and connecting. I will look at these in a linear way, while...

Do you find yourself sometimes over analysing things? I think we all do at times. When we are with horses though this can be a block to...

It's amazing just how much horses change when we change. They let go of everything we did in the past, forgive us all our mistakes, and...

A few months ago, I shared an article called Horses that Bite. In the article I said I don't give horses treats until the biting...

A horse spends 17 to 18 hours per day eating. Can you imagine how strong their jaws are? Plus, they have nice big teeth at the front of...

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

Some horses seem unable to walk calmly along and are constantly doing a jigjog. It is not a walk or a trot, but a bouncy jogging that is...

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...

When we are connected with our horse it is the same for both of us, not just one, and there is no other feeling like it. It is the foundation from which all else comes.

Recently I went to view a horse as a potential purchase for a client. The current owner ran the horse around a round yard for a few...

When people get a new horse, they have visions of cantering down the beach into the sunset, hair blowing in the breeze with not a concern...

More and more I find that coming from the heart when interacting with horses creates a deeper understanding and connection between human...

Our thoughts affect our horses, whatever we believe, somehow becomes reality. The inside becomes the outside, our intention is a powerful thing. This article looks at the power of beliefs and how this informs our interactions with horses.

Chatting With Horses in an open and compassionate manner changes everything. Communication between horses and humans at it's best.

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.

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

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?

The Head Drop in Horses is a fundamental skill that carries through to so many situations. Lets look at how we can easily achieve it.