To optimise horse welfare and rider safety it is imperative that we always target relaxation when training, riding, and handling our horses. The horse’s level of relaxation is directly tied to its emotional level and that is often controlled

Race-2-Ride

Jan 9th, 2021

Race-2-Ride - Making a good transitionThere has been much in the press over the last year about the welfare of horses leaving the racing industry, raising questions about the sustainability and ethicality of the current situation. In this ar

Combined Reinforcement

Jan 9th, 2021

Combined ReinforcementWe often hear riders say that they 'only use positive reinforcement' or that they do not use negative reinforcement, but it is also not at all unusual for the same person to state that pressure-release is the most effecti

Self-Carriage

Jan 8th, 2021

Self-CarriageWhat do you picture when you think about 'self-carriage'? Many of us picture a horse, perhaps in a dressage arena, travelling in a certain outline and maintaining gait and direction. But in this article I'm going to discuss why

Trailer Trials

Jan 5th, 2021 14m 51s

Trailer loading can often be difficult and the most common thing I hear is that the horse gets on, or part way on, and then rushes off backwards. Why is this happening? How do we help the horse through the lesson?

Fit for work?

Jan 5th, 2021

If your horse has had an injury, how do you know when it is ready to work again.Perhaps you could just do short lessons with it or lessons that only involved walking?In this podcast we'll talk about what you should and shouldn't do and why.

The Round Pen

Jan 5th, 2021

The round pen has a bad reputation among many people but it can be a very useful tool when used correctly. Here I'll discuss getting the most out of your work in the round pen and, as always, have the focus on doing the very best for your horse

Emotional level basics

Jan 2nd, 2021 12m 38s

What do you do when your horse behaves perfectly at home and you take him out and it is a completely different story? What is happening in these situations and how do we go about fixing it? Is the horse being naughty or perhaps the horse is sca

Long-reining Vs Lunging

Dec 31st, 2020

Have you ever lunged your horse to 'get the edge off' and wondered if there was a better way than simply trying to tire your horse out?In this episode, I'm going to discuss the advantages of long-reining over lunging and explain why it is so m

Bucking it out

Feb 5th, 2019

Is it a good idea to let my horse 'buck it out' when starting under saddle or is there a better alternative?

Goal Setting for Horse Training

Feb 5th, 2019

How to set goals for your horse training and optimise your results

The Unhandled Horse

Feb 5th, 2019

Making the first contact - where and how. Should I use food? Teaching the horse the first pressure-release lessons. Introducing positive reinforcement.Desensitization (sacking out) - why should the horse be unrestrained? Teaching to turn-and-f

Cold-Backed and 1st Saddlings

Sep 3rd, 2016 11m 39s

This is an important lesson for horses that have not yet worn a saddle or horses that are described as 'cold-backed'. It is important to explain the lesson to the horse and not just flood the horse.

The Round Pen – The Good and the Bad

Aug 30th, 2016 12m 57s

Some years ago I made a video about how to use the round pen as a training tool. This is now used as a teaching resource at Charles Sturt University in their Equine Science course. Yesterday I received an email from one of the students with a q

Shoulder Control

Jul 13th, 2016 13m 48s

This lesson walks you through starting shoulder control on the ground. To learn more visit: https://www.kandooequine.com/

Long-Reining Vs Lunging

Jul 4th, 2016 14m 31s

Do you lunge your horse? Ever wondered if long-reining might be more beneficial? This podcast discusses the benefits of long-reining and why it is such an important and useful educational tool for you and your horse.

Keep It Simple – Podcast

Jun 19th, 2016 12m 17s

A little about Kate, finding science in Colorado and keeping things simple.

Trailer Trials – Podcast

Jun 7th, 2016 14m 51s

The Jekyll and Hyde Horse

Jun 3rd, 2016 12m 38s

What do you do when your horse behaves perfectly at home and you take him out and it is a completely different story?What is happening in theses situations and how do we go about fixing it?Is the horse being naughty or perhaps the horse is sc