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.

'How is it for the horse?' a question that for the love of horses is essential to ensure their mental, emotional and physical wellbeing.

Rethinking our relationship with horses; is the idea of control outdated? Moving away from control based methods towards a partnership.

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

Exploring the subtleties of developing 'feel' with horses. This essential ingredient transforms our horse relationships.

Good leadership empowers other, how does this look in the horse world?

I’ve created this term to help highlight a situation I sometimes see in my work with clients. The two words seem to conflict with each...

For novice equestrians, the journey into the world of horseback riding can be both exhilarating and daunting. One aspect that often...

Like many horse people, I always felt I understood horses better than humans, especially as I studied horses so extensively doing my...

Understanding the dynamics within a horse herd not only provides insight into the rich social lives of horses but also offers valuable parallels to human social structures. The capacity for empathy, leadership, protection, and the fostering of harmony within a community are universal qualities, transcending the boundaries between species.

Horses are not just majestic and powerful creatures; they also have a playful and spirited side that often goes unnoticed. Engaging in...

If we do something with a horse without their consent, what are we doing? What does that mean? Is that then a master/slave relationship?...

Over the past few years, I’ve met a few horses who have undergone what can only be described as a transformation. While I am always happy...

I’ve heard critics of bitless bridles say they apply too much pressure to the horse. I find this an interesting statement. When riding in...

Every time we touch a horse we are communicating. One of the best things an instructor ever said to me was ‘put love in your hands.’ I...

There are many things that are important to horses, with these three high up. After thinking about it I find that many things easily fit...

One of my all-time favourite things to do with horses is hand walking. The benefits of this are enormous and it’s enjoyable too. Benefits...

Self-awareness is understanding our own thoughts and emotions and how these affect behaviours, others around us, and ourselves. It is...

Looking to our own emotional state when we are with horses is essential to be able to create a space that is safe and positive for all....