With Horses

Is your horse a Good Student?

Regardless of our riding discipline and horsemanship goals, we all want our horses to be good students. What does it mean to be an A+ learner, and how can we help our horse be the best student that he can be? I share my thoughts on one of the most fascinating studies within the field of natural horsemanship. Enjoy! ~ Kendra

The Element of GO

In Julie's methodology, we study six basic elements that we need for communicate with our horses. The first and most important of these elements is GO. I talk about what GO means to my study of horsemanship in this Nuggest of Knowledge. I hope it will help you in your learning journey! Thank you for listening & enjoy - Kendra

The Difference between "Natural" and "Traditional"

We people talk about "Natural Horsemanship," what do they mean? How can a foundation in Natural Horsemanship improve your horse for traditional types of riding or competition? In this episode, I answer these questions and discuss why I use Natural Horsemanship concepts to help prepare my horse for the sports our students and I love... dressage, jumping, trail riding, and even driving and polo! Thanks for listening - Kendra

Riding the "What IS" instead of the "What IF"

It's easy when working with horses to get stuck anticipating what bad thing might be about to happen. I call this "riding the WHAT IF"... WHAT IF my horse spooks? WHAT IF he bucks? WHAT IF he runs away? In this Nugget of Knowledge, I talk about why it's much better to learn to focus on your horse, stay in the moment, and ride the "WHAT IS" instead! This simple shift in your perspective can boost your confidence and make your ride safer and more enjoyable for you and your horse. I hope you enjoy it. Best, Julie