It takes the time it takes. Fast tracking only gets you to the wreck faster.

Horses need to be heard. You are their voice.

The human has to change the relationship not the horse.

If you want your horse to work for you, you must put in the time working for them.

Favorite Things Friday

Monthly Master Zoom

Long trigger post

Be careful what you telegraph to your horse

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Self carriage will never be achieved through micromanaging your horse. We all want to be great helpers (micromanagers) for our horses. We try to prevent mistakes by holding a movement or containing the movement. Horses don't learn that way. In fact they get kind of resentful. They can't move their bodies when we are "helping", we are in their way. It's kind of like a toddler hanging on your leg while making dinner.

Everything you ride two handed you should be able to repeat one handed

Group Lessons and Clinics

Monthly Zoom Recording

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The horse always reverts to the skill and the energy of the rider. Riding has a lot to do with self control

Touch and Go!

Failure is a learning opportunity

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Remember seasons pass so find joy in the one you are in.

Not every venue is really set up to be horse friendly. How can we help our horses be more comfortable in a home away from home?