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Safety Before Shaping: Why understanding your horse’s nervous system is vital for training
The big day of the show is here. You wake up early, excited and a little nervous for the classes you signed up for. You and your horse...
helgisangret
Dec 2, 20239 min read


Bullying: The horse industry’s dirty little (not so) secret.
We need to talk. We need to talk about the equestrian industry’s dirty little secret: bullying. This is not a problem that is unique to...
helgisangret
Aug 30, 202310 min read


But If I Can't Ride, What's The Point?
This is a question I get asked a lot, both implicitly and directly, because none of the herd at the farm are currently able to do...
helgisangret
Jul 12, 20237 min read


The Four Quadrants of Operant Conditioning: Why I Use Them All
I have a confession to make: I use all four quadrants of operant conditioning. This shouldn’t be a controversial statement, but some...
helgisangret
Jun 11, 20239 min read


Can Horses Maintain Autonomy in a Human World?
Few topics have charged to the forefront of the collective cultural conscience in quite the same way as consent. We witnessed a very...
helgisangret
Dec 28, 20229 min read


Social License: What is it it, and why does it matter for the horse industry?
You may have heard the term “social license” floating around over the last few years. Certainly, some great trainers and authors have...
helgisangret
Dec 2, 20226 min read


Once We Know Better, We Do Better - A Journey of Learning with Horses
“What time is your cross-country round? I want to watch near the start box so I can see all the bucks!” This was a request I heard more...
helgisangret
Oct 22, 20227 min read
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