Description
This episode is about repurposing, retraining or restarting a horse under saddle. We'll talk about what that looks like, and why it might be needed. Then we'll look at it from two different angles:
From the Horse's Point of View: Why that horse might need a new career, and how we go about repurposing or rehoming a horse.
From the Rider's Point of View: What about changing disciplines? What about my desire to do something different with my horse?
I'll show you how to get started by thoroughly assessing the horse. Then I'll give you my tips to get a fresh start with your horse, or head in a new direction with your horse. Finally, I'll share my philosophy and methodology when I set out to repurpose, retrain, or restart a horse under saddle.
n this newest episode of my podcast, we’ll dig into the weeds about how horses learn, how we shape behavior, and the important intangible skills horses should learn early on. As an example, I’ll explain the secrets to teaching untrained horses to stand quietly and patiently while tied.
And in...
Published 11/21/24
Today’s podcast topic is an extension of my blog about the emergency dismount. I’ll talk about how to stay safe in emergency situations. We’ll start by looking at what constitutes an emergency with a horse, what “over the threshold” behavior looks like and what its causes are, and most...
Published 10/02/24