Tag Archives: horse behavior

One step backward, three steps forward

Posted on August 24, 2019 by liascott

With all of us finally sound and healthy, I took a day off work to make a long weekend and get some momentum with the horses. Coffee, Roxie, and Tally are beginning to gain some fitness. It is wonderful to … Continue reading →

Posted in My Journey | Tagged horse behavior, horse human relationship, Horse training, Noble, progress | 3 Comments

In a Split Second

Posted on August 19, 2019 by liascott

It was Monday and, in the words of The Bangles, it had been a Manic Monday. But the evening was cool, and well suited for working with the horses. I was probably too tired, but I’d been unable to work … Continue reading →

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The explosive equine

Posted on February 12, 2019 by liascott

A few years ago, in the course of trying to retrain Tally after the “trainer” who started her had botched it so badly, I was making one last walk circle before getting off. But my dismount did not happen as … Continue reading →

Posted in Horsemanship, My Journey | Tagged Andrew McLean, behavior modification, flight response, horse behavior, Horse training, impulse control, Roxie, Tally, The Truth About Horses | 5 Comments

Bendigo, the Event horse who wasn’t

Posted on November 24, 2018 by liascott

My first horse sport was Eventing. It was a growing sport in our state, and its lack of formality appealed to the university crowd I grew up riding with. Wicki came with miles under his girth, and was a great … Continue reading →

Posted in My Journey | Tagged Ben, cross-country, Eventing, horse behavior, Horse training, training problems | 5 Comments

When things turn bad

Posted on November 19, 2018 by liascott

You have an amazing horse who consistently gives you a nice ride. You enjoy working with this horse, and he consistency excels at what you ask of him. Then, rather suddenly, things go bad. Your high performing horse begins to … Continue reading →

Posted in Thinking Out Loud | Tagged bad behavior, behavior issues, effective leadership, horse behavior, horse human relationship, leadership, leadership mistakes, misbehaving, relationships, trust | 2 Comments

Small gifts

Posted on October 28, 2018 by liascott

If there is one piece of wisdom I would wish to impart to anyone who trains horses, it would be this: appreciate the small gifts. If your goal is to win prizes and make money, then that wisdom may not … Continue reading →

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Noble – still a brat!

Posted on March 20, 2018 by liascott

In between rain storms, I’ve been trying to civilize Noble. He comes from a line known to be difficult to train, and I can see where that reputation might come from. However, it is difficult in a way that I … Continue reading →

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