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Understanding Timing, Aids, and Adaptation Across Environments Raising and training a young horse is a journey that requires patience, empathy, and a good understanding of equine learning. One of the most crucial – yet often underestimated – aspects of this journey is giving your young horse time to process. In this blog post, we’ll explore what it means to let your young horse process, why it’s essential, and how you can apply the right timing and aids in a variety of settin

Sharing our journey so far and what’s next on the path to a well-rounded, confident young horse Bringing up a young horse is as rewarding as it is challenging. Over the past two years with my gelding, Thor, I’ve focused on building a strong foundation—one that will set him up for a happy, confident, and safe life, no matter the pathway he ends up taking. Here’s a look at what we’ve done to date, along with some thoughts on what else can help shape a well-adjusted young horse.

Exploring How Horses’ Sensory Strengths Shape Their Behaviour Individually and in Groups Horses are fascinating creatures, not just for...

Canberra Equine Services: A Comprehensive Guide Canberra, the capital city of Australia and surrounding regions, are home to a vibrant equine community. For horse owners and enthusiasts alike, being aware of the available services in the area is crucial for the effective care and management of their equine companions. This blog post highlights key equine services in Canberra, including farriers, bodyworkers, veterinarians, transport companies, feed stores, horse products, clo

Building Respectful Boundaries with Positive Reinforcement Giving your horse a treat can be a rewarding way to bond and reinforce...

Understanding Australian Stringhalt: A Path to Recovery Australian Stringhalt is a perplexing condition that affects horses, causing them...

Reflections on Energy, Pressure, and Building Better Partnerships Hey there, fellow horse owners! Today, I wanted to jump in with some...