Training is an essential part of owning horses. Whether it be training them under saddle or teaching them manners on the ground, there will be things you have to teach them. Here you can find everything training related from new ideas to tried and tested methods.
Many horse riders have been having a break from riding recently. Some have chosen to give their horses a winter break, some might have been put off by the horrible… Read More »Tips for returning to riding after a break
I live with non horsey people so when I have had a frustrating day at the stable, it can be hard to explain it to them. One of my regular… Read More »A fizzy horse is like a bottle of coke.
I recently saw a post on Facebook ranting about how quickly some professionals were bringing their horses back into work and what they were expecting from their first session. The… Read More »How should you bring a horse back into work after time off?
I recently saw a post on social media where someone’s horse had started bucking and they were asking for advice on what to do. Most of the comments were understanding… Read More »Why do horses buck?
It’s not unusual for people to teach their horse’s tricks. It might be something small like giving kisses or really helpful like getting them to line themselves up to the… Read More »Teaching horses tricks
As humans, we are guilty of treating our horses (and other animals) like people. But when it comes to training animals, this isn’t helpful. This topic has spiralled on social… Read More »Can horses be stubborn?
When I was visiting Paris Dixie last week one of the men who help buy and manage the horses said something along the lines of “the horses who enjoy their… Read More »Foodies Perform Better
Nearly every week I see posts on social media where people are having trouble with their horses canter. While there are many factors which could cause a horse to have… Read More »Canter Issues
How many of you suffer with horse related aches and pains? I certainly do! But have you ever thought that it might be you whose to blame? Not the yard work.
Scottie is now in his last week of rest before we have another look at him and come up with a plan. But while scrolling through my Instagram feed yesterday… Read More »Target Training for Scottie
