The Horseman's Mindset

When is it time to admit you are stuck with your horse and you need help? In this episode Ashley talks about her experiences with some tough horses and how her judgmental thoughts were getting in the…

The fifth century Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu put it this way.

"Watch your thoughts; they become words.

Watch your words; they become actions.

Watch your actions; they become habits.

Watch your habit…

1) Learn how to effectively defend your space

2) Don't grain or feed treat in the herd

3) Be organized

4) Learn how to be in the herd without catching

5) Catch the dominant horse first

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Your horse's posture is a strong indication of how comfortable or uncomfortable they are in general 

We have to investigate the horse's whole program in order to positively change their posture and m…

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We discuss a very controversial comment made during my interview with Kristi Smith recently.   I go over my reaction to and thoughts on her comment and why I think sh…

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Joining us today is my guest, Kristi Smith.  We talk about the book that she co-authored with Linda Parelli: How to develop emotional fitness in horses.   

If you would like more information on Krist…

This is going to be a bit of a heavy episode and is not appropriate for young ears so please save this for yourself when your kiddos aren’t around in case it is not age-appropriate. I am going to be …

Welcome back to another episode of the Horseman’s Mindset. Today we have a special guest and friend of mine, Kim Worlow. I met Kim over ten years ago when I was traveling more and doing clinics, I ha…

Welcome back to another episode of the Horseman’s Mindset. Today we have a special guest and friend of mine, Kim Worlow. I met Kim over ten years ago when I was traveling more and doing clinics, I ha…

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