Equine Behaviour, Training and Relationship Building
In this category you can explore lots of different topics that I cover from equine behaviour to tips on stable management… enjoy :)
Hello, and welcome back to the blog! Today, I am going to be discussing the horse and human relationship and how defining what kind of relationship you want with your horse will help you in your training. I have been considering my relationship with Bryni recently and 'Relationship Building' is literally a part of my …
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Hello, and welcome back to the blog! Last year, I decided Bo needed a new rug to get him through the winter, and with the knowledge that I would be moving to Australia in 2022, I wanted to get him something of good quality that was going to last him. I needed something that was …
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I am a primary school teacher and therefore I understand the value and importance of a suitable learning environment. This might be something you haven't considered when working with your horse, but if you think about your everyday experiences, it might change the way you set up the learning situations for your horse. For example, …
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Recently I listened to Olivia Towers' podcast episode which featured Miri Hackett. Olivia and Miri are two equestrians who I follow on my Instagram and I feel they have a lot of knowledge to offer. They raise important issues and I certainly feel more people should benefit from their knowledge and experience.I often think the …
My horse, Bo, is a Welsh Section D and over the years I have come to know the breed very well and I would say that it is my favourite of all. So in this post, I am going to explain 5 reasons for why I think Welsh Section D’s are the best horses ever! …
My last couple of posts have been related to the learning process in horses. I have covered the Antecedents and Behaviours and today, we are looking at the final part which is Consequences. You can find the post all about Antecedents here, and you can find the post about behaviours here. Antecedants- these are the …
No matter what discipline you do with your horse, schooling is so important to build the connection between horse and rider. Even if you are just a happy hacker, a little schooling session now and again can really improve the quality of your rides. It’s important that you get the most out of your schooling …
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Before you read this post, it may be useful to read my previous post about antecedents which you can find here. In this post, I introduced the ABC model of learning: Antecedants- these are the things that happen just before your horse does something.Behaviour- This is what your horse actually does.Consequence- This is what happens immediately after …
Trust and understanding are my main goals when working with horses. I believe if you have these, then you are forming solid foundations upon which to build your relationship with your horse. Sometimes, problems arise in relationships which require understanding and communication to solve. I believe this is best achieved through keeping in mind that …
I am currently in my probation year as a primary school teacher right now and I have been startled at how similar teaching children and training horses is. It’s sounds weird, I know, but honestly, the same principles apply! Reward the good, ignore the bad When you are training horses in a positive way, I …
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Bo will be 20 this year and because of his age and ability, I have to be careful with what I am doing. Lunging is a touchy subject because some people will say it is useful, others will say it’s damaging. Personally, I think it depends on how you’re lunging. I feel the way that …
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Did you know there are 100 million working horses, donkeys and mules all over the world!? @thebrookecharity is an international charity that protects and improves the lives of these animals. Please do check out their work and give them a follow! Here’s the story of one of these working horses... I recently received my 'Winter …
Winter in the UK is a challenging time for horse owners. It is cold, wet and our horses are often stabled overnight which means the yard workload increases. Most of us unfortunately have to work and so balancing work and yard duties in a day can be tricky and can mean that we equestrians frequently …
Normal people (as in non-horse folk) struggle as it is to have the sought after 'work-life balance'. Society now is so goal focussed that people are working ridiculously hard and yet still feel incomplete, rushed or like that hamster running on the wheel but never getting anywhere. Before I started my teaching career in August …
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If you are an equestrian in Britain then this post just might be for you. Winter in Britain is usually very changeable- from frosty and the occasional snowy days to gale force winds and unrelenting rain. As a result of this, our fields are muddy, our horses are muddy and we ourselves get muddy, not …
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I have decided to kick my 2021 off to the right start by pledging to be a Brooke Champion and influencer. Brooke is an international charity who works to protect and improve the lives of working horses, mules and donkeys all over the world. Their aim is to give those in the developing world education …
Picture this- you have just gotten off work, you know you’ve got your horse to see to before you can get home, shower, eat, tidy, work some more. So, you rush to the yard and get started on the chores of things like mucking out, making haynets, filling water buckets. You do all this at …
Bringing a horse back into work is not as simple as just popping a saddle and bridle on and cantering along a forest track. If a horse has been out of work for a while, or is in very inconsistent work, it can be dangerous to assume they are fitter than they are. If a …
As equestrians, we all share the love of horses. Building a solid bond with your horse forms the basics of good training, both in the saddle and on the ground. By creating mutual understanding and trust, things will go much more smoothly as a confused horse can become a dangerous horse. There are some really …
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Looking at arthritis Arthritis is the inflammation of a joint which causes stiffness and pain due to the breakdown of cartilage in the joint. As the cartilage breaks down, the synovial fluid which lubricates the joint loses it's ability to facilitate smooth movement in the joint. As a result, this creates pain and stiffness. It …
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