by Josh | Jun 24, 2020 | Round Pen Training, Softness vs. Lightness, Tension in the Horse
Certain terms are commonly used in the horse world, yet many of them can have quite different meanings depending on the perspective and opinions of the speaker. “Softness” is one such term, so I would like to clarify the way I define this word. When I speak about...
by Josh | May 13, 2020 | Problem Solving, Relational Horsemanship, Tension in the Horse
I promise this is not a math lesson, but I want to start this post with an equation that can be very helpful when thinking about horses: Mind + Body = Action + Movement. Just let that float for a moment, and we’ll circle back to it soon after we break down the...
by Josh | Apr 8, 2020 | Fly Spray, Problem Solving, Relational Horsemanship, Softness vs. Lightness
NOTE: Josh has a video demonstrating the entire process described in this article. You can watch it here, and don’t forget to subscribe to his YouTube channel for more great videos to come! Spring is a time of year horse people usually look forward to, but with...
by Josh | Mar 25, 2020 | Problem Solving, Relational Horsemanship, Uncategorized
In my line of work, I meet a lot of people who are struggling with their horses in some way, and sometimes in a lot of ways! While this might sound like a negative situation for those people, the fact is that the challenges our horses present often prove to be a path...
by Josh | Mar 18, 2020 | Hoof Care
I do a lot of different activities with my horses, from arena training to trail riding to long days working cattle. My ability to do my job relies heavily on my horses, so I need to keep them as healthy and sound as possible, whatever we are doing. When it comes to...
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