Tag Archives: horse human relationship

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 →

Posted in My Journey | Tagged horse behavior, horse human relationship, Horse training, Noble, trust | 3 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 →

Posted in My Journey, Thinking Out Loud | Tagged Coffee, gratitude, horse as teacher, horse behavior, horse human relationship, Horse training, human horse bond, Noble | Leave a comment

Like sex without foreplay!

Posted on June 17, 2018 by liascott

I got Roxie out to work her, on one of those evenings when I’d had a very long day at work. The light was waning, so I was just going to do a ‘down and dirty’ lunge session with her … Continue reading →

Posted in Horsemanship, My Journey | Tagged Coffee, grooming, horse human relationship, human horse bond, Hungary, mutual grooming, Nash, Noble, Rock, Roxie, Tally | Leave a comment

Enjoying each other’s company

Posted on May 4, 2018 by liascott

My mother was down with food poisoning. Though nearly an octogenarian, she was not content to handle it curled up in a blanket on the couch, as most people even decades younger than her would. No, instead she was dragging … Continue reading →

Posted in My Journey | Tagged Coffee, horse human relationship, human horse bond, Nash, Noble, Roxie, Tally | 2 Comments

Don’t let the bullies win!

Posted on March 10, 2018 by liascott

Does life run in themes? Or does it just seem that way because things will stand out that resonate with a current focus in your life? Perhaps someone will study it one day. Whichever is the case, bullying seems to … Continue reading →

Posted in My Journey, Thinking Out Loud | Tagged abusive training methods, bullies, cruelty, horse human relationship, protecting horses, standing up to bullies, workplace bullying | Leave a comment

Why would they deal with us?

Posted on November 17, 2017 by liascott

If horses had friends and food at their disposal, why would they want to have anything to do with us? This is a question I see frequently posed; or, more frequently, something asserted in the positive. I find it an … Continue reading →

Posted in Going To The Dogs, Thinking Out Loud | Tagged animal behavior, bonding, dog human relationship, horse behavior, horse human relationship, horses | 2 Comments