Halters
I know this seems pretty basic to most people but, halters are a useful tool! Yes, it comes as a shock to me. We almost always work at liberty. It…
Read moreChoice
I am a firm believer in allowing my horses to have a choice in what we are doing, anything I work with actually, children, cattle, our dog, anything. When allowed…
Read moreSaying No
I said I was going to start working on a ‘no’ cue with Rusty. Things don’t always work out as planned. Heildorf has been offering a kiss when things get…
Read moreMaybe He’s Just Not That Into You?
One very important part of a relationship, one that we often over look with horses, is allowing them the option of saying no. If we were friends with someone but…
Read moreGiving To Pressure
This is Heildorf learning to give to pressure. There’s no excitement. No one is upset. He is loose, no reins or rope attached. There is nothing aversive going on here.…
Read moreDifferences
When it comes to working with horses we all have our own personal, and strong, opinions on how it needs to be done. We are seldom shy about expressing them.…
Read moreNot The Typical Reinforcement
I saddled Rusty today Planning on a ‘real’ ride. The kids were busily occupied and I had some time. He has been getting tired of me riding in our little…
Read moreDropping
Rusty finally did it! And with all the new people here I think we should talk about it. Air our dirty laundry if you will, or airing something for sure…
Read moreGroundwork
Improving ridden work with ground work. It’s muddy and icy and I don’t have enough time to ride anyway. Not a problem. Spending just a few minutes on the one…
Read moreThe Dark Side Of Positive Reinforcement
Nobody ever tells you about the dark side of positive reinforcement. We hear all about how our horses will behave better and be happier doing so. About how willing it…
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