Practicing Compassion for ourselves & others.
When I started referring to Equestrian Zen as part of my training ideology, I wanted to highlight the internal peaceRead More
Planting Seeds for Change
Positive Reinforcement / Clicker Training is like gardening… you start by preparing your soil (getting your horse physically healthy andRead More
Changing Minds with R+
Your brain puts every experience into a pleasant or unpleasant categorization. First experiences program the brain to expect similar resultsRead More
Training with Energy & Intuition
I was first introduced to the idea of communicating with horses through Energy back in the 90’s when I wasRead More
Is your horse is stressed?
Many horses experience stress due to modern boarding situations that are very different from how horses behave and eat inRead More
Make your Training Sessions make sense to your Horse
One way to help your equine become less anxious about their time working with humans is to be very predictableRead More
Training the Young Equine
Environment is crucial in setting up a positive learning environment for your young equine. You cannot be with the horseRead More
Avoiding Extinction Rage
There’s a reason for every behavior. If a horse puts his ears back, leaves an area, or comes closer… theRead More
R+ (Positive Reinforcement) Training Overview
Your interactions with your horse create a language between the two of you. It gives your horse a framework toRead More
Who is your horse’s Personal Trainer?
When you think about a horse, I’m sure a lot of things come to mind. Grace, beauty, power, or maybeRead More