Tag Archives: communication

We are not so different

Posted on December 30, 2017 by liascott

I love the holiday season. In recent years I have not had the time to do all of the things I normally love to do, but I always try to find a way to celebrate with my work team. This … Continue reading →

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The horse speaks!

Posted on September 10, 2016 by liascott

Earlier this summer, science had another shining moment of “discovering” something many of us have known for a long time – horses talk to us! I don’t mean to be flippant about science – I really like science! But animal … Continue reading →

Posted in Just For Fun, My Journey | Tagged animal language, Coffee, communication, cross species communication, feeding time, horse talk | Leave a comment

A pure gift …

Posted on August 7, 2016 by liascott

Several years ago, I picked up Horse People in the bargain book bin at a local farm supply store. It’s an oversized paperback made up of essays, poems, and art, celebrating the authors’ and artists’ relationships with horses. The book … Continue reading →

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Body Language Reality Check

Posted on May 11, 2016 by liascott

As I worked Tally on the lunge today, watching her move in or out, changing her tempo based upon my movements, I started to ponder a video I recently saw. (I’m an introvert – pondering things is what I do.) … Continue reading →

Posted in Thinking Out Loud | Tagged "Natural" Horsemanship, body language, communication, groundwork, horse and rider partnership, Horse training, lungeing, reality check, relationships, training myths | Leave a comment

Judge for yourselves …

Posted on May 1, 2016 by liascott

I’ve been trying to get some new posts rolling, but time is once again a premium. However, a small but rather remarkable thing happened today that I just have to share.

Posted in Just For Fun | Tagged communication, friendship, horse behavior, Java, Noble, turnout time | Leave a comment

“Striving for total harmony …”

Posted on March 11, 2016 by liascott

I’m laying on my back fighting a cold. This is to be the weekend of a conference at my old trainer’s place, and I only hope that I am well enough to make the three hour drive tomorrow. I’ve been … Continue reading →

Posted in My Journey | Tagged Classical Dressage, Classical horsemanship, communication, horsemanship, partnership, riding aids, understanding | Leave a comment

Pedro and Oxidado

Posted on September 25, 2015 by liascott

I previously shared video of Pedro Torres and the stallion Oxidado doing Working Equitation. Their partnership, to me, is obvious and inspiring. Recently I ran across an interview with Pedro, where he talked about his inspirations and philosophies. Within the interview … Continue reading →

Posted in Horsemanship, My Journey | Tagged communication, Dani, horsemanship, learning, listening, Oxidado, partnership, Pedro Torres, personality, strength, training, trust, video | Leave a comment