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There is only one ‘must’ in riding
I’ve heard it all of my riding life, but social media seems to have brought it out in full force. I’m talking about any riding advice that begins with, “You must …” I don’t think it matters the discipline, there … Continue reading
The measure of a horseman
A video popped up on Facebook depicting a “horse training” demonstration by a world famous horseman. The friend who posted suggested that people write to the organization to voice their displeasure. The organization is not in my country, so I’m … Continue reading
Posted in Horsemanship
Tagged "Natural" Horsemanship, Horse training, horsemanship, Monty Roberts, Warwick Schiller
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The Madness Continues!
I once made the mistake of buying a piece of equipment from the website of a world renowned “Natural” Horsemanship ‘guru’. I say mistake because once they have your information, they won’t stop trying to convert you. I choose not … Continue reading
Posted in Horsemanship, Thinking Out Loud
Tagged "Natural" Horsemanship, bad training practices, cruelty, Horse training, horse welfare, lunging
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Body Language Reality Check
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
Control the feet
You’ve probably heard it: “Control the feet and you control the horse.” It’s popular with the Natural Horsemanship folks. An even better variation is “Control the feet and you control the mind.” Trouble is, if your definition of controlling the … Continue reading
Posted in Classical Training and Philosophy, Horsemanship
Tagged "Natural" Horsemanship, Anders Lindgren, avoiding resistance, balance, careful steps, Coffee, control the feet, control the horse, have fun, Horse training, Jeff Moore, Kyra Kyrklund, lightness, mobility, Nash, Sparrowgrass, traffic cones
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