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Horses are very social and affectionate animals, capable of showing love and affection in many ways. The horse is often touted as one of the most intelligent and loyal creatures on earth, with a deep emotional capacity that can be difficult to understand. But what you may not know is that horses have an incredible…
When it comes to training horses (or dogs, husbands and children for that matter!) there are some basic principles that apply across the board, regardless of discipline or background. Principles of Training 1. The Pressure is the Question, The Release is the Answer When we’re training a new behavior or action, we’ll use pressure to…
Selling a horse can be a tough job. Whether something in your life has forced the sale, or the horse just isn’t the one for you, horse sales can be difficult and are definitely not everyone’s forte. For someone unfamiliar with the experience, putting together a sale ad for their horse can be a struggle,…
If you’re adding a new horse to an existing herd and want to ensure the transition goes smoothly, check out our top tips and tricks. Perhaps you’ve bought your first horse, or simply a new one, and need to introduce them to an existing herd. If this is your first horse, check out our beginner…
If you’re like me and were introduced to natural horsemanship, you know that we take great care to desensitize our horses to a number of things. While you can’t predict everything a horse may encounter on the road, trail or at a show (hello guy in blow up T-rex costume!) practicing with your horse can…
