My Soapbox for Equestrian Writings
Zebras are notoriously hard to train because as a species, they have defied domestication. They can be aggressive, and have a history of randomly attacking human trainers which has limited their use in movies and circuses. That doesn’t mean that people don’t continue to try training zebras and it appears that some trainers have more […]
Read MoreFreedom is a worrier. And one of the things that worries him the most is being left alone. Partly it’s his nature. Horses are herd animals and when they are separated from “their” herd, it can make them anxious. Interestingly, it’s often Alpha horses who suffer more from separation anxiety than less dominant herd members. […]
Read MoreFor all of you Lorenzo fans out there here are three videos from a recent performance in Warsaw. Thanks to the person who videotaped it – nice job!
Read MoreJane over at the Literary Horse is embarking on a search for a new trainer since her’s just retired. She asked her readers what they look for when they are choosing a trainer. My response started to get so long that I decided I’d better make it into a post! Here’s what I do: If […]
Read MoreFor the past few days I’ve been watching another owner/rider dispute unfold on COTH. Certainly after reading about this experience, the Henny dispute and the issues over La Biosthetique Sam, I’d sure as heck think twice about buying a horse for a rider to compete. The comments on the most recent threads repeat several common […]
Read MoreHalf halts are a way that the rider can re-balance your horse. But it’s a term that gets tossed around frequently without adequate explanation. As a result, many people think they are doing a half halt but don’t know why and don’t do it correctly. Much of the confusion probably lies in the use of […]
Read MoreWhat’s the best way to motivate your horse? It’s not a pat on the neck or a scratch on the withers. It’s food. That’s right, food is the most effective way to tell your horse that he’s done a good job and to encourage him to do it again. According to an article in TheHorse.com, […]
Read MoreThe video of Ed and Ross has gone viral. When I first watched it, there had been about 1,300 views — pretty high for a YouTube video. Today that number is up to 275,000 views! With all the discussion that’s gone on throughout the Internet (I’ve personally been sent this video four times), it’s reached […]
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