We moved from suppressing difficult horse behaviour to medicalising it. Both are avoidance. Here is what that costs, and what sits in the middle.
Author Archives: EquiKinder
It Was Never the Bridle
Bridleless riding is trending. But the real question isn’t about the bridle. It’s about whether we’ve been measuring ethics in horsemanship by the wrong thing entirely.
The Noise: On Horse Training Online and the Art of Slowing Down
There is so much horse training content online, and almost all of it contradicts something else. A reflection on slowing down, and what I created instead.
Are Friends, Forage and Freedom Enough?
Are friends, forage and freedom enough? A reflective look at horse welfare, movement, fitness and whether paddock life meets the physical needs of horses.
Felicity, Evita (20yo WB mare) & Davey (2yo Cob filly)
★★★★★ “Lisa is wonderful to work with any age or stage of horse. Taking a calm and in tune approach to horsemanship and training, my horses and I have benefited greatly from her sessions.” -Felicity
Loretta & Arlo (5yo QH gelding)
★★★★★ “From the first session Lisa had our pushy gelding respecting personal space and gave us the tools to keep ourselves safe, teaching us how to enforce boundaries and give us back some confidence. We invited Lisa to come back for weekly sessions to teach us ground work and correct areas where we had createdContinueContinue reading “Loretta & Arlo (5yo QH gelding)”
Pressure & Release: The First Tool in Your ToolKit
The foundation tool of horsemanship: pressure = the question, release = the reward. Learn how to ask clearly, spot the try, and build soft, willing responses instead of resistance. Perfect for improving timing, communication, and trust with any horse.
Rethinking Trailer Loading: Training an Anxious Horse
Trailer loading isn’t always about the trailer. It’s about how safe a horse feels when pressure shows up. In this two-part training series, I work with an anxious horse in real time, slowing everything down to rebuild trust, clarity, and willingness without force, tricks, or shortcuts.
The EquiKinder ToolKit
Discover what the EquiKinder Toolkit is all about: a flexible, horse-centred approach that gives you practical tools – not rigid methods – to communicate, build trust, and train with intention. Click to explore how this toolkit can support you and your horse.
From Trust to Partnership: The Three Pillars of Horsemanship
True partnership with a horse isn’t created through technique alone. It grows through a sequence of trust, leadership, and shared understanding. This post breaks down the three pillars that shape every great horsemanship journey and why the order matters more than we realise.
