Posted in Advice on Mar 12th, 2009
Connection is a two way street. To truly get along with a horse in shared partnership activities we need to have the social leadership skills. If we can keep adjusting our leadership to be more flexible, understandable, and intelligent the horse is more willing to form a loyal partnership and put a great effort into [...]
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Posted in Misc on Feb 26th, 2009
Hi. As you might have guessed, I’m a very practical person, I learn by doing. Utlimately though, we all must learn by doing as there is no alternative and this is especially true with horses. I do hope that you enjoy watching my DVDs and reading my book but I have to tell you that [...]
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Posted in Advice on Sep 17th, 2008
Last Friday I told the story of how my long-time friend and Certified Trainer, Robin Gates, overcame resistance with a horse she was training. I asked for your thoughts on the matter and thank you to those of you who offered your opinions in response.
This kind of feedback is so valuable for everyone who [...]
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Posted in Stories on Apr 18th, 2008
I did a clinic a couple of months ago that was sort of fun. We were doing the recording for my latest DVD Introduction to the Waterhole Rituals and I was working with the participants in the arena where we were all being horses and trainers. And I gave people a chance to work with [...]
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