Horse training

It takes on average 4-6 weeks to break in a horse in but that time span is based on several assumptions. If all the handling and preparatory work has been done properly then it should be plain sailing. The horse’s temperament and character can also dictate how smoothly the process ... Read More

As a beginner, there are few basic groundwork exercises that you should consistently work on until you have mastered them with your horse. I've also made a FREE printable .PDF Training Log!

Trust building exercises to do with your horse that is all on the ground. Builds confidence and trust in horse and handler.

Groundwork exercises should be a crucial start to any early training regime. Here I outline five of my favourite groundwork exercises for horses!

Training your own horse as an amateur is hard. Not just from a technical and skills perspective, but also from a mental and emotional perspective.

Learn how to apply basic training methods to teach your horse to respond to a cue from reins placed on their neck rather than direct rein contact with the bit

Getting into a training groove with your horse takes time and patience, but by using less resistance and more reward, you can make training time a more positive experience for both you and your horse. Get our tips on resistance-free horse training here! #horsetrainingtips #equinepartnership #libertyhorsetraining #equinecommunication #horselove #savvyhorsewoman

Teaching a horse to lay down is an extremely difficult trick that will require patience, practice, and a horse with the right temperament.

This is the first of a two-part article about a special horse of mine named Bellagio (barn name Geo), a nine-year-old Warmblood gelding I’ve had for about three years. He is super sensitive and doesn’t have a lot of natural confidence. When he came to me he was very explosive, would react at the slightest thing, and was becoming very dangerous to ride.