Blog 1 - progressive equine partnerships

Do you know the difference between positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement? Do you know of other force-free techniques? Do you

In the horse world, the traditional methods often involve pressure, coercion and force. When
a horse is already in

The Time for Compassion: Honouring Horses as Sentient Beings- Throughout history, horses have been our loyal companions, helping us to

There is a mental conflict that occurs when your values and beliefs don’t line up with your actions. This is

Get your horse familiarised with small spaces and turning into those small spaces. For this I use jump wings and

Equine acupressure is a gentle yet highly effective bodywork modality which uses finger pressure on specific points on your horse’s

Positive reinforcement has become a buzzword in the equestrian community, with trainers and riders alike touting its benefits for improving

Clicker training is a positive reinforcement technique used to train animals. It involves the use of a small device called

As horse owners and trainers, we are always looking for ways to improve our communication and bond with our equine

Classical conditioning Classical conditioning is learning through association. In simple terms, two stimuli are linked together to produce a new

Ten Truths About Force Free Horse Training We’ve been working on explaining the things that need to be true for

What is starch and sugar Starch and sugar are important and natural sources of energy for horses, particularly competition horses,

Guest blog by: Chloe Konkle of Bonafide Behaviour and Training Below are the most common myths I’ve heard throughout my R+

Equine Reiki– Guest blog by Nicola Roberts of Equine Zen Reiki. What is Equine Reiki? Reiki, pronounced Ray key, is