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Becoming brave with Miss Tilda! 💪🏼 #justhorsemanship #FoundationForSuccess #horsemanship #naturalhorsemanship #horsetraining #equestrian

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Desensitizing mare to scary flag!! 🇬🇧
Desensitizing Flo to the scary flag! 🇬🇧 Flo here is a 14 y/o Dutch warmblood. And we are currently in the process of restarting her after a 4 year break. On all accounts, she’s doing amazing. But she can sometimes hold on to a little bit of tension. 👉So, you’ve guessed it, we’re doing a whole lot of desensitizing with her. Desensitizing horses with different stimuli helps them not only to become more brave, but also to regulate anxiety and let go of tension sooner. 🍀 As you will see, she’s a clever cookie that picks things up very easily. Such a brave girl!

Errol wearing the line
Sometimes things that look small are actually big progress! Case in point: Errol here ‘wearing the line’ Errol is an ex racehorse and when he came to his owner Hannah, she soon found out that he was very anxious, reactive and unsure. This showed in both riding and handling and surely didn’t create the ‘nice relaxed horsey time’ we are all after. We figured longlining would help gain confidence with riding but very quickly realized he is NOT a fan of things behind his butt. Did I mention he’s an ex-racer?? We had all reaction and no brain… so this is where lots of desensitazing came in. This helped not only to build his confidence overall, but also to get him used to feeling something in that area. And look at him in our last session! Wearing the line in a calm, relaxed fashion. We were even able to get a bit of ‘lunging’ in, whilst wearing a line behind his butt. I couldn’t be more chuffed with the progress and we’ll be longlining in no-time.

Gus on hack
Just a little update on Mr Gus 🖤 We’re out hacking… and he loves it! With his ears pricked forward and a healthy sense of enthusiasm, he marches out on adventures. Braving the countryside of England like a boss. (though he is wondering what we’re doing about second breakfast… and elevensies 🍎). We’re even sticking a bit of roadwork in him, and he’a taking it all in his stride. 🛣️ Well played Mr Gus! couldn’t have been more proud of him, and what we have accomplished. A very big thanks to Tina and Daisy, our pro leads! And of course, Maggie, Gate and Cameramaster💕 Couldn’t have done it without you guys.

Just a magic moment
Just a magic moment 🧚‍♀️ This never gets old to me… the moment the horse chooses to be with you. No lines, no force, just willingly following because you were able to have a conversation with it. Every time, and there have been many times, it’s just magical.

Miss Tilda here used to be a brood mare, but those days seem to be over… so we found her a new little job! First saddle and longline, and what a star she was! #horsesofinstagram #horsetraining #firstsaddle #transition

🐴🥎 Rio and the ball! 🥎🐴 Rio is a young Dutch warmblood who’s in for starting. As he is a little sharp and holds on to tension, I’m doing a lot of desensitizing with him. To make him feel more confident and to help him let go of tension sooner ☺️ Today, it was time for the ball! He was a little suspicious at first, but soon learned that we are still working together. And the ball wasn’t going to eat him 🐱 Have a little look and see how the training went! I’m using the ball as a visual to prepare him for the rider. Because of course, I’m inevitably going to be above him at some point. By showing him that things above him are not necessarily going to be so scary, I am preparing him for that moment. As a bonus, he gets user to yet another stimuli in his life, and we engage his brain! I think it’s so important to make youngsters brave, and let them be proud of themselves. Do you think your horse could benefit from some desensitizing? I can help! Message me or give me a call on 07-526596596 Or email me @ [email protected]

✨Just some desensitizing✨ In my opinion, a very big part of training horses (and especially youngsters) is getting them as confident as possible. I want them to feel brave and proud of themselves. This is why I’m spending a lot of time exposing them to as many different things as I can get my hands on. I love getting creative and finding new ways to engage their brain and senses! Playing around with obstacles and ‘scary’ objects is also a great way of having fun with your horse and strengthening your bond together. If you have a spooky horse, it can also help to teach them how to think through their worries and find relaxation. Would you like to learn how to go about it in a safe and fun way? I can help! Book a session (prices from £45) and I will come to your yard to work with you and your horse 🤩