Horse Geeks Blog
Simple lessons or info to share about horses, riding and samples of what I teach.
Horses Challenge Us to Change Ourselves
“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” - Victor Frankl For years I have taught a concept called The Learning Frame of Mind, applying it to both horses and riders in equal measure. The Learning Frame of Mind is only a...
For Fast Acting Relief, Try Slowing Down
“For fast acting relief, try slowing down.” - Jane Wagner Today’s thought to ponder is about considering our normal level of energy compared to our horse’s normal level of energy. As a high energy person I was always attracted to hot blooded horses, but that was not...
Balance is an integration of opposites
The solution to horse behavior problems, often lies in introducing the opposite problem; one uncharacteristic for the horse
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.
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Hear from Horse Geeks
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 76: Internal and External Worlds
The Horse Geeks Podcast - Where we look at horses and riding from the inside out NEW: Wexford Training monthly newsletter! Get micro lessons with Thoughts to Ponder, Info on new content, learning offers and updates to my calendar delivered to your inbox monthly by...
Horse Geeks Episode 75: How We Carry Ourselves
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Horse Geeks Episode 74: Dropped, Popped and Bulging Shoulders
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