by Alex Kane | Jan 19, 2018 | Uncategorized
What’s the rush? As a trainer, it is common to see behavioural issues in horses arise from the rider’s lack of patience. Whether it is when schooling and trying to teach a new exercise or out on the trail; so many riders expect their horses to just...
by Alex Kane | Jan 11, 2018 | Uncategorized
Many horses I assess in the beginning are unable to stand square for a number of reasons:ImbalanceMuscle weaknessInjuriesPrevious joint issues Having a good, mindful training plan in place not only ensures a realistic workload for your horse, but also ensures the...
by Alex Kane | Dec 6, 2017 | Uncategorized
I am going to start by saying that being a horseman is a lifetime of learning. On my dying day I will not have truly mastered the art, but would have merely began to understand. This is why I feel so passionately about helping others on their journies and...
by Alex Kane | Nov 20, 2017 | Uncategorized
Trusting our horses. The first thing that springs to mind is trusting the horse to keep us safe, trusting the horse to clear a jump, or trusting a horse to do it’s job well. But how well do you really trust your horse? Do you trust them to make their own...
by Alex Kane | Nov 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
*Kick kick kick* Do you use your leg to move your horse forward? Do you give your horse a kick or a “squeeze” to encourage forward movement? Have you heard of the term “dead to the leg”? Do you know why you use these “leg aids”? How...
