Knowing Your Horse: A Guide to Equine Learning, Training and Behaviour

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Laceyfreckle I know you have been having similar problems with your gorgeous little filly I would like to seriously think about keeping Morse barefoot, don't know that much about it, but his feet are pretty good, and I feel it has to be better than Iron roundings nailed to the bottom of your feet, so will have to have a good read up about it and try and find a farrier in Bristol that maybe knows what he is on about.

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It doesn’t have to be super complicated, but spending time with you horse and understanding how they express themselves will be incredibly beneficial to your relationship. the only thing that concerrned me was the farrier - has your youngster never seen one or was it just this particular time? So when I’m asking that horse to move in circles, I’m reminding him to come off the bit; to stand up straight; to soften his nose; and to flex in his poll.

Emma currently trains with well-known classical dressage master Heather Moffett, and her renowned High School horse trainer assistant Becky Holden, and holds their ‘Enlightened Equitation Teacher’ Qualification. Then start exploring their body and checking how they respond to various parts of themselves being touched. Our community has been around for many years and pride ourselves on offering unbiased, critical discussion among people of all different backgrounds. If this is the first time you used this feature, you will be asked to authorise Cambridge Core to connect with your Dropbox account. My signature drill is a simple exercise of moving my horse’s feet in small, 6-to-8-foot circles and figure-eights.

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When I do that, I’m preparing myself mentally for the next time I’m in the saddle and that scenario occurs. The key is in understanding their body language, which will help you make a connection with them and be able to read what they are feeling. Well Crimsonvelvet I wish both you and your friend the best of luck, maybe your horses have had a lot more handling than mine, and are more mature, but I personally, would not be riding my horse at 2 1/2 no matter how much handling, I know people do, and maybe it works and you do not get a kick back in later years, as in the tantrum phase, but I believe in allowing babies to be babies. If this is the first time you used this feature, you will be asked to authorise Cambridge Core to connect with your Google Drive account. Working through this series of awards will develop your flatwork skills, improve your position and help you ride with confidence.Spending time with your horse doing non-ridden activities can have huge benefits for you and your horse’s physical and emotional wellbeing. You can achieve the Horse Explorers awards at your local Approved Centre where they will match you to a horse to ensure your lessons are suitable to your experience. It’s important to remember that there is no need to rush, allow plenty of time to groom and snuggle before and after a ride. Mutual/selective grooming: Take a couple of brushes and a handful of treats into the field or school and allow your horse to roam freely.

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Emma Lethbridge thoroughly but simply explains learning theory as applied to horses, and offers practical advice on reward systems, positive and negative reinforcement, and overcoming fears and phobias. Learning how to control your emotions in the saddle can help you become the confident leader your horse needs you to be. There are BHS Approved Riding Centres throughout the UK that deliver Horse Explorers awards with their facilities and horses. My boy is 4 and 3 mnths now, and I've had a hell of a job with him, but the last week he has been an angel!