Your horse speaks long before they react. Learning to notice their subtle “no’s” helps prevent bigger ones – but listening doesn’t mean stopping. Real horsemanship is about recognising discomfort, adjusting your approach, and guiding through it safely. Trust grows when awareness meets leadership.
Author Archives: EquiKinder
Akila – Session 1
Starting an Untouched Colt https://youtu.be/ma6y7oopy1U What happens when a young, untouched colt learns that humans don’t always mean pressure or fear? This episode captures the very first steps of connection – the moment trust begins to replace instinctive self-protection. In this foundational groundwork session, I work with Akila, a one-year-old colt who has had littleContinueContinue reading “Akila – Session 1”
When Training Fails: What Your Horse Is Trying to Tell You
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.
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”
