by Kirsten | Feb 27, 2023 | Horse Geeks Blog
“Don’t pull. Don’t push” – Shi Heng Yi, Shaolin Master One of the principles of Kung Fu martial arts described by master Shi Heng Yi speaks specifically to balance. I find it is a very useful idea for us as riders so I will do my best to describe my...
by Kirsten | Feb 3, 2023 | Horse Geeks Blog
“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...
by Kirsten | Jan 4, 2023 | Horse Geeks Blog
“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...
by Kirsten | Mar 15, 2022 | Horse Geeks Blog
How is it that a new problem can help overcome an old problem? Ironically, the solution for many problems we face with horses, often lies in cultivating the opposite problem; one that is uncharacteristic or not normal for the horse. The process of finding balance...
by Kirsten | Feb 14, 2011 | Horse Geeks Blog
Some of the common indicators that people use to determine if a horse is moving correctly include: An arched neck with the head on the vertical Lengthening the stride so the horse is over tracking its front hoof prints Light or no rein contact or steady, even heavy,...
