Akila – Session 3

Starting an Untouched Colt https://youtu.be/Vn-_MXwo7rI In this episode, I take you inside the real, honest process of helping a young horse learn to relax, think, and trust - long before we ever ask for “training.” This session with Akila captures the heart of foundation training: slow steps, clear communication, and meeting a young horse exactlyContinue reading "Akila – Session 3"

The First Five Minutes: Why Your Horse’s Emotional State Matters More Than the Training Plan

Your horse’s emotional state determines the quality of your training. When you learn to read subtle signs, regulate early, and rebuild trust throughout the session, everything changes. This post explores why the first five minutes matter and how supporting your horse’s mind creates softness, willingness, and true connection.

Helping a Reactive OTTB Stay Calm on the Trail

Wally - Part 1 of 2 https://youtu.be/mq_-bq8Cj0U Wally - Part 2 of 2 https://youtu.be/Wv-6WxofTVQ Some horses don’t just hesitate when asked to leave home - they unravel! Wally, an 11-year-old OTTB, was overwhelmed the moment he stepped away from the herd, spinning, bolting, and unable to regulate his worry. This session shows what can changeContinue reading "Helping a Reactive OTTB Stay Calm on the Trail"

Posture as a Symptom, Not a Cause

Posture isn’t the problem. It’s the symptom. Both horses and humans hold tension as compensation for imbalance. When we correct shape without understanding the cause, we create resistance instead of release. True alignment comes from strength, balance, and trust - built from the inside out.

Akila – Session 2

Starting an Untouched Colt https://youtu.be/uDqc_RhHIXI Working with a sensitive yearling is never about “getting the halter on.” It’s about earning the kind of trust where a young horse chooses connection over instinct. In this session with Akila, we move through freeze, hesitation, curiosity, and finally a soft, genuine willingness. This episode is a slow, honestContinue reading "Akila – Session 2"

Silent Cues: How to Notice When Your Horse Isn’t Okay – Without Losing Leadership

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.

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 littleContinue 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.

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.