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...
by Alex Kane | Oct 26, 2017 | Uncategorized
I sit here writing, nursing a sore leg, with a mug of coffee and a rather big slice of humble pie! The words of my own trainer replay in my mind, “horses are great levellers – once you’re up, they will be sure to bring you right back...
by Alex Kane | Oct 18, 2017 | Uncategorized
So here it is… a saddle post! For years I had thought of saddle fitting, adjusting, re-flocking and buying all incredibly complicated. It needn’t be! The saddle buying process is not only stressful, but seems like such a gamble to find not only the...
by Alex Kane | Aug 24, 2017 | Uncategorized
A dear friend made me realise that learning to communicate with your horse is no different to learning a new language. There are many ways to learn a new language…some ways are better than others and everyone learns best with their chosen method.If you...
