[audio:https://passionatehorsemanship.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/ExtingushBehaviorsMary.mp3|titles=Extinguish Behaviors] Recently I was asked this question “I taught my horse to back for treats and he’s been backing away from me ever since! I had to ignore backing and treat him for coming forward. Lately I taught him to pick up his feet on a hand signal, only now he’s picking his feet up all…
A horse that is on stall rest can get bored easily and may possibly develop habits you don’t want. To help them out why not channel that energy and keep their mind busy using Clicker Training as it is a great tool. I read where someone said that “Clicker Training is one of the…
When I talk about In-hand work it means tasks from the ground. In-hand work is very beneficial for the young or the older horse. You can teach so many things from the ground that will help out when riding and also for Horse Agility. Leading exercises are great for times when you can’t ride and…
I was reading a blog today and came across the following statement, “I’ve worked in a lot of show and performance horse barns and when you’ve seen as many dead-eyed horses as I have, it begins to eat at your soul.” This really hit home with me because I’ve seen the same thing which ate…
This is how I turn a horse out into a lot or pasture safely. I see so many people that turn a horse loose by letting that horse pull away from them and some will pop the horse on the rump to see them run. By allowing the horse to pull away from…
