Horse Geeks Blog
Simple lessons or info to share about horses, riding and samples of what I teach.
Balance is an integration of opposites
The solution to horse behavior problems, often lies in introducing the opposite problem; one uncharacteristic for the horse
Change at Any Age: The Story of Grace
I know I am not alone in my struggle to override the “I’m too old†bomb because I hear those very words come out of my students regularly. If it is not in reference to themselves, then it is in reference to their 10, 12, 15 or 19 year old horses as we begin the rehab process.
Horse Structure-Function Lecture by Dr. Gavin Scofield, D.O.
Instead of going over my version of Gavin’s clinic, I thought you might enjoy some direct quotes. I taped as much as I could from Gavin’s lecture in Kentucky, October 2009.
Horse Geek Lessons
These are actual remote lessons where the student has given permission to post the lesson publicly so that many horse owners can benefit.
Hear from Horse Geeks
A log of student stories, shared from their perspective.
Posh’s Turnaround
George - Baltimore, MD HOW ABOUT THE RODEO. . .? Posh arrived in Monkton, MD on a chilly November night in 2008. She was shipped from a warm Ocala horse farm directly to a renowned breaking and training barn. A six year old warmblood mare, green and hot but with a...
With Try, There’s Hope
The story below came from one of my students, Laurie. Laurie has done such a great job with Annie, a rescue horse, that I asked her to write about her experience. I think she did a tremendous job and I hope you enjoy Annie’s story as much as I did through Laurie’s eyes. – Kirsten
Rider Balance on Gaited Horses
Our lesson was really awesome! the body awareness you taught me seems to be what Blaze and I needed to progress.
Horse Geek Hacks
Quick videos with tips related to horse handling, care, grooming and first aid – and any other useful bits of information related to horses. I share how I do things around my barn.
Horse Geeks Podcast
Regular interviews, discussions or presentations where we look at research, books and various theories related to horses and horse training.
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