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”
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When Curiosity Gets Cancelled: Reflections on Social Media, Horsemanship, and Missed Opportunities
When a clinic I hoped to attend was cancelled after debate over bitless riding and “true collection,” it left me thinking. Was this really about collection – or just about how we define it? And what do we lose when social media outrage replaces real dialogue?
Elke & Lola – Session 3.1
Restarting a Sensitive OTTB Mare https://youtu.be/e0zNrw4WatQ Sometimes the most powerful breakthroughs in horse training aren’t dramatic. They’re found in the quiet moment when a horse chooses connection over resistance. In this real-time session, I revisit foundational groundwork with a mare who tends to push into pressure and is reactive when unsure. You’ll see how clearContinueContinue reading “Elke & Lola – Session 3.1”
