In this post Wendy Murdoch looks at the importance of the core in riding. Which is more important – core strength or core stability?
The importance of vertical balance for correct lateral flexion
This is the fourth post in a series on the subject of compassionate training. Dr Karin Leibbrandt explains why vertical balance is needed for correct lateral flexion.
Is horses”funny behavior’ just playful – or could it mean something else?
Videos of horses with “funny” behavior often go viral on the internet. In this post, Georgie Welge discusses how a horse’s nervous system may explain these behaviors, and why understanding them helps us to make better training decisions.
The first step in training your horse
In this third post on the subject of compassionate training, Dr Karin Leibbrandt discusses the importance of working on vertical balance as a first step in training a horse.
Vertical balance – Why is it so important?
This is the second post is a series by Dr Karin Leibbrandt on the subject of compassionate training. In this post, Dr Leibbrandt outlines the reasons why you should care about vertical balance.
Do Horses Really Need a ‘Herd Leader’?
Some trainers believe horses would have a ‘leader’ naturally within the herd, and much of their training methods are based on this belief. Justine Harrison – certified horse behavior consultant with the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants writes about why this is not necessarily true.
Vertical balance – An Introduction
Over the coming months, Dr Karin Leibbrandt will post a number of blogs on the subject of compassionate training. In this first post, she provides an introduction to vertical balance.
Introducing a New Horse to the Herd
In this post, Equine Behaviorist, Justine Harrison provides some food for thought in relation to the often stressful process of Introducing horses to a potential field mate or a new herd.
Equitopia’s Basic Six Day Training – A Participant’s Perspective (Part 2)
Hana Drahošová, from the Czech Republic is currently working as an IT Consultant, but hopes to become a professional saddle fitter in the near future.
Hana attended one of Equitopia’s basic six-day training courses and has documented her experience from a participant’s perspective through a 4-part blog. This is part 2.
Help! All of a sudden, my horse has rub marks under his saddle
Equitopia’s Saddle fitter from the UK, Georgie Welge, is one of founders of Master Saddle Fitters International (MSFI) and has worked as a saddle fitter for more than 12 years.
In this post, she explains why rub marks may appear under your horse’s saddle.