A summary Text: Sarah Wanless Horses start learning from day one. From the moment they find their feet and begin to nurse, their brains register information in their environment that they learn to adapt their interactions and ensure optimal outcomes. It is therefore essential to remember that every interaction with your horse is teaching them something.…
We are usually calm and relaxed when we school and train our horses in the familiar environment of home. However, our performance often falls short when we head out to compete at showgrounds. It’s disappointing to ride a bad test or have poles down when you have prepared thoroughly for your show. More often than…
There is an expression that says, “Everybody is a genius, but if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” This describes precisely one of the biggest contributing factors to problem behaviour in horses: the way we think about them. Horses are…
