My day started at 6:30 with chores. I pulled into the house at 8p with a trailer of client horses. My assistant and I worked 5 horses,...

Teaching Takeaways Beausoleil Farms Part Soleil Farms Part 1 I am way behind on my Teaching Takeaways.  There are only so many hours in...

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The average age of rehab horses at my house right now is 8yrs old. The equivalent to a 24yr old human. They are plagued with multiple...

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Give to get what you are looking for from your horse.

You can’t train pain

If you don’t commit, don’t expect your horse to commit

Horses have personalities. They fall into categories like humans. Some are more sensitive, some are more curious, some are leaders, some...

There is a difference between reacting and responding.  Reacting comes with emotion.  Response comes with thoughtfulness and learning.

Every time I start a horse, I feel under prepared and under educated. I've lost count of the number of horses I've started. I used to be...

Teaching Takeaways Beausoleil Farms part two The behaviors and balance on the ground will reflect in the saddle.  Pay attention to the...

I had a fantastic time in early June teaching at Beausoleil Farms. The Texas hill country has a beauty all of its own. Come join us in...

Horses use compensation as a protection. Sometimes it is from an injury. Sometimes it is from how they are ridden. Sometimes it is from...

Final takeaway from the lovely Sand Hill Stable in Ohio. I look forward to returning in May of 2024. Teaching Takeaways Sand Hill...

Teaching Takeaways Sand Hill Part 2 Horses must be connected to the outside aids of the bend. Pulling the inside rein sends the horse...

Not every behavior from your horse requires a response.

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Don’t get stuck in fast forward

Your attitude sets the stage for your interaction with your horse