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Liberty Lies Exposed – And How They Are Holding You Back?

I dreamed of playing with my horses at liberty - out in open spaces, on the beach, cantering, and dancing together in rhythm. For years I tried and for years I failed. I was a successful horse trainer and competitor under saddle… I could even ride my horse...

Your horse might like you but not respect you… or vice versa

Like, Trust, Respect These are all very important with our horses and yet they are not dependent on one another, nor if you have one does it mean you have the other. Throughout my workshops and clinics working with many students I often see people struggling to...

Self Confidence as a Survival Skill

I've started working with my Thoroughbred for the 2021 RRP makeover, Senor Louie. He retired at age 12 with 104 starts. He's a solid warhorse but was lacking self-confidence. His biggest challenge has been being herd bound. Calling, not able to stand still,...

The Best Gifts for Equestrians and Horse Crazy Friends

Do you have a horse crazy friend or partner and want to find them the perfect gift? Look no further, we’ve compiled a list of the best gifts for equestrians from cowgirls to dressage queens there is something to make everyone happy. I connected with some of...

Mustang vs Thoroughbred Makeover

A Mustang vs Thoroughbred Makeover This week I hope to be getting my 2nd mustang for the Georgia TIP mustang training challenge (I will compete Sept 14/15 in Georgia). Since I am crazy pregnant with only about 4 weeks to go, some of my friends are arranging to pick up...

Confidence Building Part 4 – The game you need to play with your horse

Confidence-building is one of the most important things we can do for our horse. The more confidence building we do helps them be safer to work around and less likely to have panic responses in new situations. Even if you have no desire to ride over tarps, jump...

Welcome to confidence-building part 3: Different Types of Confidence

Confidence building is a big topic – there are many pieces to think about. Recap In the first article we learned about having a calm connection with our horse and establishing a “green” state. Meaning the horse is calm, alert and are ready to learn....

Building Confidence – Part 2 Creating the Yes Response

Building a Horse’s confidence is often a popular topic – it makes total sense. Wouldn’t it be nice if your horse didn’t spook at the plastic bag blowing across the ground, the bird that flew out of the bush behind you, or the infamous corner of the...

Building Confidence – Part 1, Going Green

Confidence can be a tricky thing for both you and your horse. It can take a long time to develop, but so easy for it to disappear in the blink of an eye. But why is confidence so hard to achieve? And when we have a knock to our confidence how can we overcome it? The...

Why I love using obstacles and some tips to help you get started

It’s no secret that I do a lot of obstacle training with my horses. One look in my arena and you realize I have lots of things to play with. But do you use obstacles with your horse? To some people, obstacles might look like clutter in the arena, but to me it is...