Ground tying is a valuable skill to teach your horse. It is a technique that can benefit both the horse and the owner. Ground tying is a way of training a horse to stand still in one spot without being tied up or held by anyone. In this article, I’ll …
Oral injuries caused by bits are a painful equine welfare problem. Despite being such a common problem it isn’t something that’s widely discussed or acknowledged in the equestrian world. The conversation around it has become deeply polarised, with the bitless camp crying bloody murder every time there’s a photo posted …
As a flight animal, your horse’s body will inherently strive to hide any signs of pain for as long as possible. A little pain doesn’t usually result in big changes and it can be really difficult to spot. It’s important that you know your horse well and can spot the …
Flat racing, is a physically demanding sport and even with the best training, many racehorses end up with career-ending injuries. While some horses end up with injuries serious enough to require euthanasia or full pasture retirement, many horses can be retrained – with a lot of time and treatment – …
To have a better relationship with your horse you need to have a better relationship with yourself. As long as you’re not grounded and genuinely connected to yourself, you’re never going to have the kind of relationship with your horse that will blow your mind. To have the kind of …
