British Vets Embrace Horse Behaviour
The value of behavioural science was in the spotlight at British Equine Vets Association (BEVA)...
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Tag: Learning theory
Why not bit-free? Expert says it’s time to draw the equestrian iron age to a close
Dr Robert Cook, a veterinarian, researcher and Professor Emeritus who focused his entire career on...
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Horses recognise human emotions. Use that to strengthen your bond
Horses are incredibly good at recognising human emotions in your voice and expressions, but did you know how to leverage that super power to strengthen your bond?
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Facts and Myths in Horse Training
Have you ever trained your horse to do something completely by accident? Unfortunately, when we do...
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A Guide to Self-Carriage
What do you picture when you think about ‘self-carriage’? Many of us picture a horse, perhaps in a...
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6 Ethical Ways to De-spook Your Horse
Horses are flighty and suspicious by nature but they can also easily get used to (habituate to)...
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Boost your Dressage Scores Part 14 (final): Flying Changes
In this the final part of this exclusive series, Manuela explains how to train flying changes and...
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Boost Your Dressage Scores Part 13: The Counter Canter
Counter Canter During this series, I have covered the dressage judging scale from a mark of 0 to...
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Boost Your Dressage Scores Part 12: Half Pass and Pirouettes
Last month, I began talking about lateral movements, which involve a combination of some of the...
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Boost Your Dressage Scores Part 10: Riding the Test
Riding the test. In this part of the series, Manuela reveals the secrets to riding a dressage test...
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Boost Your Dressage Scores Part 11: Lateral Movements – Shoulder in, Travers and Renvers
Lateral movements: Shoulder in, Travers and Renvers In the previous article, Manuela McLean...
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Boost Your Dressage Scores Part 9: Engagement
Engagement Want to know the secret to scoring 9’s and more? Read on as Manuela continues up...
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