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.
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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 exactlyContinueContinue reading “Akila – Session 3”
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 changeContinueContinue reading “Helping a Reactive OTTB Stay Calm on the Trail”
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, honestContinueContinue reading “Akila – Session 2”
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”
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. 💜
Sally & Freya – Session 7.2
Helping a Shutdown Horse https://youtu.be/q4JtqERqNbs Sometimes the most important rides are the quiet ones. There’s no drama, no fireworks – just a calm horse learning that having a rider can feel safe. And in the world of first rides, uneventful is often the biggest breakthrough of all. In this session, I focused on making theContinueContinue reading “Sally & Freya – Session 7.2”
Sally & Freya – Session 6
Helping a Shutdown Horse https://youtu.be/wHFCuQ_da74 The first ride is never just about getting on. It’s the culmination of every groundwork step, every boundary clarified, and every moment of trust built along the way. In this episode, we reach that milestone with Sally, showing how patience and thoughtful preparation create a safer, calmer, and more connectedContinueContinue reading “Sally & Freya – Session 6”
