Why Teach Riding from Liberty
Teaching riding from liberty first can be incredibly rewarding but is often better suited for advanced riders or as a complementary practice rather than the starting point for beginners. Combining liberty work with traditional training methods can offer the best
Simplifying Horse Care for Better Results
Simplifying horse care can lead to a healthier and happier relationship between you and your horse. Focus on the basics: consistent nutrition, moderate grooming, appropriate tack, regular health check-ups, balanced training, and ensuring emotional well-being.
The Key Principle of Natural Horsemanship: Partnership
Cowboy Strong Horsemanship Cowboy Strong’s 5 Key Principles of Natural Horsemanship form the foundation of a unique and powerful approach to training and working with horses. These principles – trust, respect, communication, patience, and partnership – are the guiding force behind
The Key Principle of Natural Horsemanship: Patience
Natural horsemanship emphasizes the importance of taking the time to understand your horse's individual needs and personality. Horses have their own personalities and behaviors, and they often require patience and understanding to establish a strong relationship.
The Key Principle of Natural Horsemanship: Communication
Effective communication involves much more than just verbal cues. Horses communicate through body language, touch, and other subtle signals. To be an effective communicator, you must learn to read your horse's body language and respond appropriately. You must also be
The Key Principle of Natural Horsemanship: Respect
To gain respect from a horse, you must first establish yourself as a leader. This means setting boundaries and being consistent in your interactions with the horse. You must also be fair and kind in your treatment of the horse.
The Key Principle of Natural Horsemanship: Trust
To build trust, you need to show the horse that you are not a threat. This can be done in many ways, but one of the most important is through consistency. Horses are creatures of habit, and they thrive on
Think Like A Horse, Not An Ass
Thinking like a horse, rather than an ass, involves adopting the characteristics of patience, mindfulness, and empathy. While traits such as stubbornness, impulsiveness, and aggression may seem useful in certain situations, they can ultimately hinder progress and lead to negative
Horsemanship – Natural Horsemanship in Riding
Natural horsemanship is a holistic approach to riding that considers the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of the horse. By understanding the horse's natural instincts and behavior, riders can develop a partnership that is built on mutual trust and respect.
Horsemanship – Understanding the Herd Mentality
The herd mentality is the natural instinct of horses to follow the lead of the herd leader and to seek safety and comfort in numbers. In a herd, horses communicate through body language and vocalizations, and they form complex social