Horse Geeks Blog
Simple lessons or info to share about horses, riding and samples of what I teach.
Recognizing Dysfunctional Use of The Spine
(This Post is an Excerpt from the Horse Balance Under Saddle Workbook) “In all things it is better to hope than to despair” • Johann Wolfgang van Goethe Recognizing Dysfunctional Use of The Spine All bodies figure out a way to function, but not...
Using The Reins For Subtle Communication
(This Post is an Excerpt from the Horse Balance Under Saddle Workbook) “Patience and tenacity of purpose are worth more than twice their weight of cleverness” - T.H. Huxley Using the Reins for Subtle Communication As we begin to work with more subtle speed adjustments...
Finding Harmony with Our Horses
“If you’re always trying to be normal you will never know how amazing you can be” - Maya Angelou Finding Harmony with Our Horses In order to truly find harmony with our horses, we have to step away from “normal” training and be willing to explore a relationship that...
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A log of student stories, shared from their perspective.
Rain: Training Log, day 1 and 2
Training Rain Day 2 Tiffany, Wednesday, Feb. 8 Day two was surprising and pretty cool! I went out to catch Rain on my own, sans cookies or grain. I did place the halter in my hoodie pocket, so my hands were free. When I was about 10 feet away, she took off, but not...
Trailer Loading
I recently helped Jim McDonald (another local trainer that works at our equestrian center) with a clinic, and enjoyed riding with a group for the first time in a very long time. Storm and I have been progressing, and it was nice to push our boundaries again in a...
Changes Do Stick
Its only been 3 weeks since our last lesson since we adjusted the date to avoid the upcoming Father's Day holiday. Being spring and early summer this is our busiest time of year. The weekend after our lesson was the Memorial Day Holiday and included a one day clinic...
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.
Horse Geeks Episode 112: Horse Training Matters For Health
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Horse Geeks Episode 111: The Training Scales
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Horse Geeks Episode 110: Connecting With Horses and All Animals
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