When training stops working, your horse isn’t defying you. They’re communicating. Learn how to recognise the subtle signals of confusion, discomfort, and fear so you can rebuild trust through understanding, not pressure.
Author Archives: EquiKinder
Tamara & Ziva
★★★★★ “Time spent with Lisa was invaluable as it gave me new strategies and ideas while reinforcing and reminding me of knowledge that I hadn’t used for too long. Lisa spent time connecting with and assessing my horse and then demonstrated a range of practical skills to build confidence for both of us. Thank you.”ContinueContinue reading “Tamara & Ziva”
Dodge’s Story: Preparing a Horse (and Human) for the Farrier
Learn how Dodge overcame farrier fear through trust, balance, and groundwork. A gentle, practical approach for calmer, safer farrier visits with your horse.
Avery & Wally
“Just wanted to send a huge thank you for today’s session. It was truly eye-opening and has changed the way I view my interactions with Wally. I was so shocked to see Wally so calm out on those trails. I was genuinely speechless. It has given me such hope for our future together as partners.ContinueContinue reading “Avery & Wally”
Clear Boundaries, Calm Horses: How Leadership Builds Trust
When you replace pressure with presence, boundaries become language, not force.
Learn how clear, calm leadership helps your horse feel safe, focused, and willing – the EquiKinder way. 💜
The Power of the Try: How Small Wins Build Big Trust
Recognising your horse’s try builds trust and confidence. When you reward curiosity instead of perfection, trust grows naturally. Learn how EquiKinder’s gentle, feel-based approach helps horses build confidence through softness, timing, and understanding. 💜
Freya & Sally
★★★★★ “Before working with Lisa, my horse Sally would shut down as her way of coping. She struggled when things got too much or she didn’t know what was being asked of her and would just switch off completely. As a new horse owner, I often felt unsure and worried I wasn’t doing the rightContinueContinue reading “Freya & Sally”
Evie & Dodge
★★★★★ “Lisa was incredibly kind, professional, and knowledgeable from the very start. My horse has always struggled with farrier visits, especially when it came to picking up his back hooves. By the third session with Lisa, he was calm and cooperative enough for the farrier to trim all four hooves—something I honestly didn’t think we’dContinueContinue reading “Evie & Dodge”
Elke & Lola – Session 4.2
Restarting a Sensitive OTTB Mare https://youtu.be/XRZSR8fk1h0 Every time a horse gets curious, every time a human pauses instead of pushing. That’s where the real connection begins. This episode is about slowing down enough to notice those tiny moments that change everything. In this episode, we explore how slowing the work down can create deeper awarenessContinueContinue reading “Elke & Lola – Session 4.2”
Elke & Lola – Session 4.1
Restarting a Sensitive OTTB Mare https://youtu.be/sSvuEqKYHcE Sometimes the most meaningful breakthrough isn’t big or dramatic. It’s the quiet, almost invisible moment when a horse decides to stay with you instead of fleeing. In this session, I witnessed that shift: a choice for calm over fear. This real-time groundwork session takes you inside the messy, thoughtfulContinueContinue reading “Elke & Lola – Session 4.1”
