Horses are not the impenetrable, fearless creatures they appear to be. They are sensitive beings, guided by instinct and emotion.

'How is it for the horse?' a question that for the love of horses is essential to ensure their mental, emotional and physical wellbeing.

Understanding how horses perceive the world provides invaluable insights into their behaviour and needs.

Rethinking our relationship with horses; is the idea of control outdated? Moving away from control based methods towards a partnership.

Exploring the subtleties of developing 'feel' with horses. This essential ingredient transforms our horse relationships.

Good leadership empowers other, how does this look in the horse world?

Training with horses using listening and spaces, a recipe for success.

I’ve created this term to help highlight a situation I sometimes see in my work with clients. The two words seem to conflict with each...

For novice equestrians, the journey into the world of horseback riding can be both exhilarating and daunting. One aspect that often...

Like many horse people, I always felt I understood horses better than humans, especially as I studied horses so extensively doing my...

Horse behaviour is a means of communication, and all behaviour has a functional element. 'Challenging' behaviour can be described as...

Horses are not just majestic and powerful creatures; they also have a playful and spirited side that often goes unnoticed. Engaging in...

For sixteen years I had the good fortune to walk beside a beautiful soul called Minka. She came into my life as a dressage horse, then...

If we do something with a horse without their consent, what are we doing? What does that mean? Is that then a master/slave relationship?...

When we handle horses and especially when training, we are often using some form of reinforcement. There are two main types of...

Over the past few years, I’ve met a few horses who have undergone what can only be described as a transformation. While I am always happy...

I’ve heard critics of bitless bridles say they apply too much pressure to the horse. I find this an interesting statement. When riding in...

To be a person that horses feel fully comfortable and safe with,our minds need to be empty. Humans spend a lot of time in their heads,...

Every time we touch a horse we are communicating. One of the best things an instructor ever said to me was ‘put love in your hands.’ I...

There are many things that are important to horses, with these three high up. After thinking about it I find that many things easily fit...