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Defining Softness: Finding the Inside of the Horse

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...

Bringing a Horse Back After Time Off

by Josh | Feb 19, 2020 | Bringing a Horse Back After Time Off, Problem Solving, Relational Horsemanship, Round Pen Training

At this time of year, many of us are thinking about the coming Spring and finally being able to get back on our horses after a long Winter. However, when a horse has had some real time off, getting them going again is best approached as a process of reconnection. In...
Meeting Needs: Working With the “Mind” Horse in the Round Pen

Meeting Needs: Working With the “Mind” Horse in the Round Pen

by Josh | Jan 29, 2020 | Problem Solving, Relational Horsemanship, Round Pen Training

Today’s post will continue the discussion of how you begin working with different kinds of horses in the round pen. In my last post, we looked at how to start the process with a “Pressure” horse, meaning a horse that is easily worried by pressures of...

Relational Horsemanship: Meeting the Needs of Mind, Space and Pressure

by Josh | Nov 5, 2019 | Relational Horsemanship

In the past handful of posts, we’ve looked at several different styles of horsemanship — Emotional, Dictatorial, and Mechanical — which are based on different interpretations of the way horses think and behave. Today, I would like to give you a look...

Why My Style of Horsemanship is not about “Respect”, Part 1

by Josh | Sep 18, 2019 | Uncategorized

Our interpretations of the horse’s nature and its actions have a profound effect on everything we do in our horsemanship. Some viewpoints can lead us to compassion and connection, while others will take us down paths where both horses and humans are likely to...

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Mastery in horsemanship begins with a commitment to self-growth and empowerment. This starts with taking ownership of our responsibility and role in interpreting our horse’s actions and performance differently. When we become aware of, and begin to develop, our side of the relationship, we open the door for mutual growth between horse and owner. Progressing in our horsemanship journey is tied to helping ourselves overcome obstacles, and embracing the best version of our self that we can be!

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