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- biting horse
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- building trust
- Groundwork
- groundwork for trust
- horsemanship
- problem solving
- Relationships
- Riding
- Trail riding
- Trailer Loading
Teaching a Horse to Stand Still Without Tying Them Up
Teaching a horse to tie up is an important life skill. Checking that they do not need to be tied is even more important.
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Why Your Horse’s “Testing” Is Communication
There is a moment in every new partnership where things start to shift. The quiet horse gets a little louder. The compliant horse starts offering ...
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Why Choosing Kindness With Horses Makes You Stronger
In the horse world, kindness is often mistaken for weakness. If you’ve ever been told you’re “too soft,” you’re not alone. Many horse owners are ...
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Is Your Horse Really Being “Disrespectful”?
They don’t sit around scheming ways to make us look bad. They’re not operating from ego. They don’t think, “You know what would really show ...
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Trust Is Built Through Action: Supporting Horses Into the Learning Zone
We’ve all wished we could sit down with our horses and explain things to them - “I promise I won’t hurt you. You don’t need ...
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When Groundwork Doesn’t Feel Right (And What To Do Instead)
Someone suggests you try groundwork to help your horse with their behaviour. Maybe things have been getting tricky, or you’re trying to build a better ...
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3 Small Habits That Quietly Break Trust With Your Horse (And What to Do Instead)
When we think about breaking a horse’s trust, we often imagine something dramatic - a big mistake, an accident, or a moment of conflict. But ...
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“The Clydie Cross Conundrum: A Trainer’s Perspective”
If you’ve spent any time around my property or on my social media, you’ll know how much I love them. But it's very interesting that ...
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Your Guide to Safe and Stress-Free Trailer Loading: Teach Your Horse to Load with Confidence
Planning afternoons out at clinics, competitions or trail rides and new adventures? You can picture how good it’s going to be, that view between your ...
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Timing & horse training: it’s more than just quick reactions
Timing is more than fast reactions - it's knowing when to ask, pause, or quit. Learn how to build better timing from the ground up. ...
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“What I do is for the horses yesterday, today and tomorrow. For the horses who taught me, teach me and will continue teaching me. For the horses who deserve people to know better, be better and do better. And for the horse who touched my soul, Quincy.”
- Maddy Whitford
Whitford Equestrian
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