Groundwork
The importance of whole horse transformations
Whole horse transformations must take into account the physical glow up AND the mental well-being of the horse.
Madelene Whitford
April 8, 2025
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Young horses in the winter
"Even lunging her, she goes crazy, kicks, rears and gets it all out of her system. It's kinda intimidating really. Do you have any suggestions ...
Madelene Whitford
February 15, 2025
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The curse of ‘pretty’ horses
The uncomfortable truth about the curse of 'pretty horses'.
Madelene Whitford
February 5, 2025
Groundwork horsemanship problem solving Relationships
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“He bites and snakes his head when I get him out of the pasture or stall”
"My horse has a habit of pinning his ears, snaking his neck and biting when I approach him in the pasture or stall."
Madelene Whitford
January 11, 2025
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“My horse isn’t getting any better when I do groundwork.”
"I've been doing groundwork, but it's not making any difference to my horse. In fact, he's swishing his tail and biting when I ask him ...
Madelene Whitford
December 13, 2024
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“My horse is disinterested in everything I suggest”
"He seems really bored with everything I suggest (obstacles in dry lot, just sitting in pasture with him). He is healthy and on supplements for ...
Madelene Whitford
October 18, 2024
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“My horse won’t walk down the road”
"I have a new rising 8 Australian Stock Horse - he has done outings with his previous owner and on property riding. I ride predominantly ...
Madelene Whitford
September 27, 2024
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“Help! My horse is anxious and reactive”
"I'd love some help. My horse is really anxious and reactive - he never calms down or wants to connect. What should I do?"
Madelene Whitford
August 3, 2024
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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
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