Knowing Your Horse: A Guide to Equine Learning, Training and Behaviour

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However, I am obviously now lifting his feet everyday and he is much happier, and I can lift and clean, albeit not taking too long so yes we are getting there. You can achieve the Horse Explorers awards at your local Approved Centre where they will match you to a horse to ensure your lessons are suitable to your experience. Create positive associations; for example always be the person to feed your horse and your horse will associate you with something nice (food! It’s important to remember that there is no need to rush, allow plenty of time to groom and snuggle before and after a ride.

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The reason I did not want him to be 'seen' by the farrier at that time is that he is/was not comfortable having his feet picked up and would lean back etc almost falling over, or convinced that he would. I do that over and over until he’s answering, “Yes,” every single time I touch the reins or give a leg cue. he will b backed at 3, but turned away until he is 4 to b fully broken as i think 3 is too young for him personally. For example, always wear the same treat bag/ hat silk/ gloves when training and not for anything else.People can spend years and years with their horses and never improve their abilities or confidence at all. There are BHS Approved Riding Centres throughout the UK that deliver challenge awards with their facilities and horses.

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Take your breakfast, lunch or dinner with you and eat with your horse when they are either grazing or enjoying their feed. Working through this series of awards will develop your flatwork skills, improve your position and help you ride with confidence. Developing a signature drill can help you regain control of your horse’s body and his mind when things don’t go according to plan.

Let your horse know you have treats, allow them to sniff your hands and pockets (As long as they are polite! She holds a BSc (Hons) in Neuroscience from the University of Sussex and a Diploma in Practical Equine Behaviour, as well as having trained with the British Horse Society attaining the Groom’s Certificate and Preliminary Teaching Qualification. Then start exploring their body and checking how they respond to various parts of themselves being touched.