Does Your Horse Experience Emotions

Does your horse have and experience emotions?  This has been an ongoing debate in both the equestrian world and in the science world for decades.  Those of you who have developed a deep bond with your horse know the answer.  A resounding YES!  In...
What If R+ Isn’t Working For You?

What If R+ Isn’t Working For You?

I recently read an article where the author was professing that he had tried positive reinforcement with horses and was here to say it didn’t work.  Right away my interest was piqued.  This has NOT been my experience at all.  In fact, I have seen the...
The Observer Effect

The Observer Effect

“Quantum Mechanics is the study of how particles at the atomic and subatomic level interact with each other and their environment. The observer effect is the phenomenon in which the act of observation alters the behavior of the particles being observed. This...
Trust Technique: Peace in Training

Trust Technique: Peace in Training

Have you ever realized how much you and your horse share feelings?  Maybe you’ve noticed that when you are anxious and upset, so are they?  Just when you need them to be solid citizens because you are at your wits end, they have an emotional breakdown?...
Transforming Emotions in Training Horses

Transforming Emotions in Training Horses

REALIZATIONS The journey never ends.  Continual lessons to be learned.  Many times in my life I have come to forks in the road where the path forward has not been clear.  Places where I struggle to find my way, frustrated and a tad hopeless.  Each...