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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One of the key lessons in my positive reinforcement course is mat training. In mat training you teach your horse to stand on a mat with the two front feet. Once your horse knows what is expected of him, you can turn this exercise into a powerful tool to teach new behaviours. Applying Mat TrainingOnce your horse is happy to stand on
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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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