Tag Archives: “Natural” Horsemanship

There is only one ‘must’ in riding

Posted on February 23, 2019 by liascott

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 →

Posted in Horsemanship, Thinking Out Loud | Tagged "Natural" Horsemanship, bad training, equine biomechanics, equitation, good training, Horse training, horsemanship, rider biomechanics, the nature of horses | Leave a comment

The measure of a horseman

Posted on March 26, 2018 by liascott

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 | Leave a comment

The Madness Continues!

Posted on January 27, 2017 by liascott

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 | 4 Comments

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

Horse-based Religion

Posted on July 25, 2015 by liascott

“Barefoot go’s very nicely with, bitless bridles, treeless saddles and natural horsemanship! A natural market ripe for clever con men to pick!” Horsemanship – nothing natural about it post on Facebook The passage above was part of a recent “rant” … Continue reading →

Posted in Horsemanship, My Journey, Thinking Out Loud | Tagged "Natural" Horsemanship, barefoot, bitless, blind followers, faith, intolerance, religion, treeless saddles | Leave a comment

Control the feet

Posted on June 3, 2015 by liascott

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 | 2 Comments

Following the leader?

Posted on August 31, 2014 by liascott

If you are one of the thousands who bought into the “lead mare, “alpha”, “dominant/submissive” theories touted by the “Natural” horsemanship folk, then you may not like what I’m about to tell you. In a recent issue of Equus magazine … Continue reading →

Posted in Horsemanship | Tagged "lead" mare myth, "Natural" Horsemanship, alpha, dominant, empathy, Horse training, horsemanship, humility, leadership, learning, vision | Leave a comment