Here in Canada it is Winter again. Normally the climate is mild here in Vancouver, BC but this winter we\’ve already had snow that\’s lasted for almost two weeks. We all know that frozen pastures limit our horses ability to exercise themselves and horses generally are more spooky and more forward in cold weather conditions. […]
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In my previous post I talked about the key lessons safe behaviour around food and taking the horses\’ emotions into account during training. Today\’s two key lessons are natural behaviours and therefor easy to put on cue: head lowering and backing. Head lowering as key lesson Although it is not proven that lowering the head calms
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Is your horse a happy traveller? Wouldn\’t it be a comforting thought if your horse would be ok being in a trailer? Every time and under all circumstances? There are many reasons why people don\’t practise trailer loading. I\’ve heard: my horse is too old, my horse is too nervous, I am not going anywhere
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