Client working with her horse Casper on a new trick Desensitizing has become a somewhat controversial word in the horse industry. On the one hand, we don't want our horses to flee from horse monsters such as plastic bags or bodies of water, puddles, shadows, etc. On the other hand, too much too soon, also … Continue reading The Horse -Curious, Creative, Whole
My wish for every client is Joyful Partnership, filled with safety, trust, fun, and adventure. The wish many of my clients have in the beginning, is for me to wave my magic fairy wand and in a single session, fix the issues that he or she is having with their horse. Bibbity Boppity Boo - … Continue reading The Magic Wand Myth
I go to every training session with a general idea of what we will work on that day. I start most sessions with lunging so I can get a feel for the horse’s emotional, physical, and mental state. My best & most effective tool in my toolbox is my intuition. Today, two separate whispers of … Continue reading The Intuitive Feeling
While you're busy making treats for your loved ones, don't leave out your four legged friends! Whip up a batch of our holiday horse cookies to bring to the barn. These are 5- Star Molly approved! Preheat oven to 375 In a medium bowl mix:2 Cups Quick or Old Fashioned Oats1 ½ Cups AP Flour½ … Continue reading Holiday Horse Cookies
https://videopress.com/v/DV28rigk?preloadContent=metadata I’m always looking for new ways to engage with Snickers because he & I just don’t click. Riding him feels like a chore for both of us because he has so little forward inclination. In an effort to connect with him, I started looking for creative ways to play. Using body language and verbal … Continue reading Playtime with Snickers
Amanda Soper 