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Added on June 24, 2020 -- Length 1:42:00

Sensitive Horses - Bridling, Cinches, Ears, etc.

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Many times horses struggle with everyday items and tasks. These struggles are commonly attributed to physical issues: a problem with their teeth, an ulcer, something being 'out'. While that might be the case - and we always want our horses to be free of physical pain, the fact is that the issue can be a mental struggle. This can be an association with discomfort. A previous negative experience. A sensation that they've never liked and over time, has grown into a problem because it's never been addressed. Let's fix that. Learn some techniques in a positive style of horsemanship that allows your horse to overcome these issues and at the same time build a trusted connection.

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Sensitive Horses - Bridling, Cinches, Ears, etc.

sensitive horses anxiety fear colt starting

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June 24, 2020 -- Length 1:42:00

Many times horses struggle with everyday items and tasks. These struggles are commonly attributed to physical issues: a problem with their teeth, an ulcer, something being 'out'. While that might be the case - and we always want our horses to be free of physical pain, the fact is that the issue can be a mental struggle. This can be an association with discomfort. A previous negative experience. A sensation that they've never liked and over time, has grown into a problem because it's never been addressed. Let's fix that. Learn some techniques in a positive style of horsemanship that allows your horse to overcome these issues and at the same time build a trusted connection.

Added on July 15, 2020 -- Length 1:42:17

The Mind of a Horse Part I - From Fear to Trust

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This video also includes Part II - Herd and Environment. When a horse does something unexpected, out of character or reacts in an undesired way, we look for the reasons why. A struggle presents itself because knowledge of a horses's mind is something that is not taught. This leads to myths and opinions that are based on how people think, not horses. In this series, we go on an exploration of how the horse truly thinks, perceives their environment, leadership, fear and much more. When you have a solid understanding of the psyche of the horse, you'll not only have a solid understanding of why horses do what they do, but how to help your horse through struggles. In doing so, you'll earn their trust and build a deep connection.

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The Mind of a Horse Part I - From Fear to Trust

fear mind anxiety

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July 15, 2020 -- Length 1:42:17

This video also includes Part II - Herd and Environment. When a horse does something unexpected, out of character or reacts in an undesired way, we look for the reasons why. A struggle presents itself because knowledge of a horses's mind is something that is not taught. This leads to myths and opinions that are based on how people think, not horses. In this series, we go on an exploration of how the horse truly thinks, perceives their environment, leadership, fear and much more. When you have a solid understanding of the psyche of the horse, you'll not only have a solid understanding of why horses do what they do, but how to help your horse through struggles. In doing so, you'll earn their trust and build a deep connection.

Added on September 02, 2020 -- Length 1:24:06

Riding "Spooky" - Anxious Horses

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Riding a horse during a spook can be an interesting event. Horses spook for the same reasons we do. They, like us, can jump when surprised. Some will subsequently run and some will freeze. In any event, these incidents can take us completely off guard. We can loose our balance, come off or be taken for a ride. Clearly the first step is proactive: showing the horse how to Follow you Under Pressure - you'll have learned some techniques in our clinics and the video series on our website. But it can still happen. What do you do when it does? Let's look at what's happening during a spook, and how you can train yourself to handle one, in a positive way - for both you and your horse.

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Riding "Spooky" - Anxious Horses

spooky anxiety nervous pressure

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September 02, 2020 -- Length 1:24:06

Riding a horse during a spook can be an interesting event. Horses spook for the same reasons we do. They, like us, can jump when surprised. Some will subsequently run and some will freeze. In any event, these incidents can take us completely off guard. We can loose our balance, come off or be taken for a ride. Clearly the first step is proactive: showing the horse how to Follow you Under Pressure - you'll have learned some techniques in our clinics and the video series on our website. But it can still happen. What do you do when it does? Let's look at what's happening during a spook, and how you can train yourself to handle one, in a positive way - for both you and your horse.

Added on April 28, 2021 -- Length 1:41:55

Dealing with Pushy Horses

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Things that are no fun: Horses that nip. Horses that push you out of the way. Horses that shove you with their head. Horses that bum check you. What is really going on? We use words like rude and disrespectful, but those are labels that simply serve to assign blame but don't help solve the problem. In this video, we'll discuss what is really going on in your horse's mind and how to attend to their struggles in a positive, supportive and clear way.

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Dealing with Pushy Horses

pushy or rude behaviour anxiety leadership

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April 28, 2021 -- Length 1:41:55

Things that are no fun: Horses that nip. Horses that push you out of the way. Horses that shove you with their head. Horses that bum check you. What is really going on? We use words like rude and disrespectful, but those are labels that simply serve to assign blame but don't help solve the problem. In this video, we'll discuss what is really going on in your horse's mind and how to attend to their struggles in a positive, supportive and clear way.