Knowing Your Horse: A Guide to Equine Learning, Training and Behaviour

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When they come in from the field which parts of them are dirtiest; that usually means they’ve spent extra time rubbing that spot in the mud!

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Each to their own I guess, but I see the danger in being that once you start hacking out etc, and they seem to be coping, the pressure is on to pop that log, or jump etc. It will take time for your horse to trust you but when they do it will have a huge impact on both of your lives. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Neuroscience from the University of Sussex and a Diploma in Practical Equine Behaviour, as well as having trained with the British Horse Society attaining the Groom’s Certificate and Preliminary Teaching Qualification. A horse that trusts you will look to you when they are frightened or unsure and with your reassurance they will be able to relax. My boy is 4 and 3 mnths now, and I've had a hell of a job with him, but the last week he has been an angel!Spending time with your horse doing non-ridden activities can have huge benefits for you and your horse’s physical and emotional wellbeing. ABOUT USWe are a Veterinary Books Library PDF for Downloading Top Veterinary Medicine Books For All Veterinarians and Students. This site does not constitute pet medical advice, please consult a licensed veterinarian in your area for pet medical advice. It is important to establish a dialog with your horse, get to know their body through massage and grooming and always listen carefully to any advice given to you by your vet or physiotherapist. My intention is to move those feet, and while I’m doing that, I want to soften my horse’s mouth and set his head.

Knowing Your Horse: A Guide to Equine Learning, Training and

I do this by offering advice, games and DIY enrichment ideas that support the instinctual behaviours of your pets in safe, fun, and enriching ways every day. However, I am obviously now lifting his feet everyday and he is much happier, and I can lift and clean, albeit not taking too long so yes we are getting there. Working through the workbooks will give you a great introduction to the essential knowledge needed to enjoy and stay safe around horses.Emma Lethbridge thoroughly but simply explains learning theory as applied to horses, and offers practical advice on reward systems, positive and negative reinforcement, and overcoming fears and phobias. And if your horse is giving you that “yes” every time you ask him a question, you can have confidence that you’re back in control. Would recommend this to experienced and novice owners alike and anyone who may have lost their confidence. This award series focuses on building your understanding of basic horse anatomy, feeding needs and evaluating a horse’s health and condition.

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It doesn’t have to be super complicated, but spending time with you horse and understanding how they express themselves will be incredibly beneficial to your relationship. If it’s not horses but humans that are causing you problems in training, this book will also help you to explain the concepts to other people. But still she has many years to go before going through stroppy "i hate work" teenage years lol I think you do know how and when the time is right to work them. Are they relaxed with their ears forward or are they sulking away from the other horses with their ears back. To save this article to your Dropbox account, please select one or more formats and confirm that you agree to abide by our usage policies.Working through this series of awards will develop your flatwork skills, improve your position and help you ride with confidence. Imagine if you could predict how he might respond in that situation, and in that split-second between the startle of the deer and his reaction, your mind, your body, and your cues are already moving one step ahead of him. I have been quoted in the top media including: Newsweek, The Sunday Times, The Dodo and Country Living, to name a few . That way, when you get out into the world and your horse starts to come apart, you can use that drill to bring you both back onto familiar ground and remind him that you’re the leader.