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

Teaching Takeaways Sand Hill Part 2

Not every behavior from your horse requires a response.

I would rather a 5 minute session with a straight horse than 45 minutes on a crooked one.  The horse must build up to quality in quantity.

Small things add together to lead to big changes.

Dysfunction above the feet will create dysfunction in the feet.  Dysfunction in the feet will create dysfunction in the body.  It is all con

You have to understand the inside of the horse to communicate with the outside of the horse. 

Slow your aids down. When people talk fast they are hard to understand . Your horse can’t understand you when you rush your aids

Shortcuts and skipped steps lead to dysfunction. Just because you can do something doesn't mean you should do it.

Learning is painful. It requires us to let go of tradition, change habits, and accept we did the best we could until we knew better

You can work cows on a crooked horse but you won’t be as successful

From Karen Rach Sinclair, “So you want me to multi task without micromanaging.”  Yes, yes I do.  😉.  It is not easy, it is necessary.

Teaching Takeaways, Michigan part 1

Avoid the two B’s… Bullies and Battles

It takes two to have a tug of war. you must quit first.

Don’t shorten the distance between the horse’s chin and shoulder.

To be balanced and adjustable, your horse must remain straight in their transitions.  They must not lean left or right.  They must no...

You can’t bully your horse into trusting you

Your intentions will become your outcome, choose wisely.

Training functional movement and functional posture take time. It takes the time it takes for each individual horse. Don’t compare your hor