Shared Sense of Awareness
Horses depend on a collective awareness within their herd to ensure safety. They signal danger through changes in posture and energy. When one horse senses…
Archives: Learning Modules
Deciding What Type Of Horse You Have
Before you focus on “creating connection,” you have to identify what kind of horse you actually have—because the right approach depends on whether your horse…
Your Horse’s State of Mind
Purposely making your horse anxious may seem like a bad thing, but consider the case of Robyn and her CBT. When she was completely relaxed,…
Leading With Energy – Common Human Mistakes
Warwick coaches Robyn while teaching Rey the Leading with Energy. **Disclaimer** Robyn wishes she had stayed the course with the way that Warwick engages with…
Focus & Bend – Common Human Mistakes
These videos are of Robyn & Rey when we first got him. Rey was very shut down, but sought engagement through biting. Robyn was uncomfortable…
Focus & Bend – Common Horse Problems
You may come upon some of the common horse problems while doing the Focus & Bend exercise. Obviously, the first one is that they don’t…
Your Horse’s Nervous System States
Before you start training, the most important thing to understand is this: almost every “behavior problem” is really a nervous system state problem. Our attunement…
Top Things People Do To Make Their Horse Feel Unsafe
In this lesson, we’re looking at the small, everyday human habits that quietly teach a horse that they are not safe with you. And when…
Rein Management
Before you start riding, proper rein handling is critical. This video explains how correct rein use affects lateral flexion, steering, and bending to a stop,…
Destination Addiction at the Trot & Canter
These steps are not just about DA, but it is an integral part of the whole riding process. It’s about the horse being able to…
Common Mistakes in “Creating Connection Through Change in Focus”
This lesson is your troubleshooting guide. If this exercise ever starts to feel confusing, “not working,” or weirdly frustrating, it’s usually because one of a…
Posture & Energy for “Creating Connection Through Change in Focus”
This lesson is about how you show up for the exercise — not what you “do” to your horse. Your posture and energy matter, because…
Moving From Creating Connection to the Flowchart (and Beyond)
By the end of the “Creating Connection Through Change in Focus” exercise, your horse should feel comfortable hanging out with you and may even choose…
