Harmony Horsemanship How To’s Archives

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

by WPBUFFS | Mar 30, 2021 | Harmony Horsemanship How To’s, Thoroughbred Training

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

by Lindsey Partridge | Feb 19, 2021 | Harmony Horsemanship How To’s

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...

The Best Gifts for Equestrians and Horse Crazy Friends

by Lindsey Partridge | Dec 12, 2020 | Harmony Horsemanship How To’s, Life with Lindsey

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...

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

by Lindsey Partridge | Jun 6, 2019 | Harmony Horsemanship How To’s

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

by Lindsey Partridge | May 30, 2019 | Harmony Horsemanship How To’s

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

by Lindsey Partridge | May 23, 2019 | Harmony Horsemanship How To’s

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...