Tag Archives: trust

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 | 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

Talk to the animals?

Posted on August 18, 2017 by liascott

One of my earliest memories of going to the movies was waiting in line to see Dr. Dolittle (1967). I remember feeling excited to see the film, clutching a little Dr. Dolittle wallet to put my ticket stub in. Even … Continue reading →

Posted in Thinking Out Loud | Tagged animal behavior, animal training, dominance theory, Dr Dolittle, listening, Nash, Roxie, talking, trust | 7 Comments

Venturing out alone

Posted on June 6, 2016 by liascott

There is safety in numbers, so they tell us. When you are in battle, or attempting to evade predators, that can certainly be true. But, more than safety in numbers (and perhaps as a byproduct of it), there is comfort … Continue reading →

Posted in My Journey | Tagged Coffee, experimentation, horse and rider partnership, Horse training, independence, learning, Noble, progress, relationships, riding, security, trust | Leave a comment

The horses provide perspective

Posted on May 24, 2016 by liascott

While I’ve been pining to be back in the saddle, the horses decided it was time to remind me that the journey can be amazing, even from the ground. The stars, this time, were Tally and Nash.

Posted in My Journey | Tagged affection, Coffee, Nash, Noble, perspective, progress, Tally, training, trust | Leave a comment

Whose horse is that?

Posted on April 17, 2016 by liascott

I worked with a lovely horse today. She was a large bay mare with soft eyes and a relaxed manner. She moved around me deftly, always keeping an ear turned in my direction, watching my movements and waiting for the next cue. … Continue reading →

Posted in My Journey | Tagged learning, lungeing, new mare, partnership, Tally, temperament, trust | 2 Comments

Training, trust and horsemanship

Posted on October 24, 2015 by liascott

Facebook is a hotbed of posters, homilies and words of “wisdom”. Some are funny, some tug at heart strings, while others are meant to make you stop and contemplate. They tend to get recycled over and over – the more … Continue reading →

Posted in Thinking Out Loud | Tagged dangerous, emotions, Facebook, flight animal, horsemanship, horses, poster, relationship, training, trust | 2 Comments