I can't tell you how often I've heard an instructor tell a gentle horse person "get effective!" That usually meant get bigger, smack the …
Horse training articles
The science behind joy and a clear path to it for you and your horse
Mannn this is so big that I went down 50 rabbit holes just bringing this to you and could have gone down 100 more. If you enjoy spending …
The secret of perfect trot to canter transitions
A sucked into the saddle, magnetic riding seat is our foundation for beautiful riding. Check it out for yourself here today, that most …
What’s a good sideways got to do with the state of the world?
What's a good sideways got to do with the state of the world? Answer: You can't push a horse or the universe around and get a lovely …
The dark side of Natural Horsemanship
I wrote this article a while ago and hit the pause button because I thought it might be too controversial. Today I realized that 'fessing …
When horses love us and when they don’t
The day Bobby died he spent two hours on and off blazing love at me with an intensity I'd never felt before. Not the romantic kind of love …
She showed us with a whoosh of anguish why she couldn’t hold that foot up
Sunny was lethal with her feet when she arrived, slamming one foot down so hard and fast that if it had connected with a part of your body …
Say goodbye to spooking
Let's have a think about why horses are spooking and then we'll talk about why you don't have to settle for the behavior of even the …
How does your horse act when they’re afraid or confused?
How can you use that knowledge to create a deeper bond? AND... what might our horses teach us about understanding and celebrating our …
My horse is scared of the wind
What a load of crap. Horses aren't scared of the wind! They have senses that expand to an awareness of everything around …








