The fact of the matter is, no matter how hard I train, these horses will not be more “trained” in the next 3 weeks. In fact, pushing hard right at the end would likely cause more problems than it would solve. The potential for physical and mental discomfort, and the subsequent backslide in quality of work, is highly likely.
Read MoreOftentimes in clinics or lesson situations I hear a common question: How do I know what to work on? It’s a great question, and of course there are a whole lot of ways to answer it.
Read MoreIt’s time to do a better job teaching teachers, so we can elevate the quality of work in our industry
Read MoreThe first time my mentor asked me if I knew how to longe, I was indignant. Of COURSE I know how to longe. I was prepared to show him my skills, and to say that he was unimpressed with my demo would be the understatement of the century. “Oh, so you know how to run a horse around at the end of a rope.” Ooof.
Read MoreTo me, horse welfare-based training means that the training program is designed with the best-interest of the horse in mind. This program must consist of a variety of elements that are reciprocal and all work to serve the same end goal: The Welfare of the Horses in the Program.
Read MoreAt the end of the Q and A, in answer to a question I do not remember, Dr. Dyson made a call for owners to “observe your horse!” This hit a chord with me, because it's a fundamental element of my training program.
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