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Added on September 21, 2022 -- Length 1:23:21

Checking in With Our Horse

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Sometimes a horse project is left for a while. Maybe you haven't worked with a horse in a long time. In our style, that really doesn't matter, as what we build with a horse is enduring. So, where do we start when we pick up again? In this show, I work with my "restarting project horse", Ditch, that has basically had a year off.

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Checking in With Our Horse

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September 21, 2022 -- Length 1:23:21

Sometimes a horse project is left for a while. Maybe you haven't worked with a horse in a long time. In our style, that really doesn't matter, as what we build with a horse is enduring. So, where do we start when we pick up again? In this show, I work with my "restarting project horse", Ditch, that has basically had a year off.

Added on June 29, 2022 -- Length 0:55:49

Practical Obstacles - Dragging Things 1

cowboy challenge extreme cowboy dragging obstacles
It's really about practicality. Will you ever need to pull something with your horse? Maybe. Maybe not. But is that actually the objective? When we pull something beside, behind or in front of our horse it's a pressure. A pressure that is coming toward the horse and no matter how much they move it keeps coming. That's scary! But when we overcome that, we have a horse that is confident in following you - even when scary things are coming at us!

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Practical Obstacles - Dragging Things 1

cowboy challenge extreme cowboy dragging obstacles

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June 29, 2022 -- Length 0:55:49

It's really about practicality. Will you ever need to pull something with your horse? Maybe. Maybe not. But is that actually the objective? When we pull something beside, behind or in front of our horse it's a pressure. A pressure that is coming toward the horse and no matter how much they move it keeps coming. That's scary! But when we overcome that, we have a horse that is confident in following you - even when scary things are coming at us!

Added on August 10, 2022 -- Length 1:09:40

Standing for Mounting

mounting standing still
Have you ever have a horse that nonchalantly walks off when you put a foot in the stirrup? Forget what you learned - the horse is not bad, misbehaving nor rude. They're not trying to get away with something. Those are myths we need to move beyond. Pulling on reins and forcing the horse to stand can cause traumatic experiences that lead to wrecks and a host of problems in the future. So what to do?

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Standing for Mounting

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August 10, 2022 -- Length 1:09:40

Have you ever have a horse that nonchalantly walks off when you put a foot in the stirrup? Forget what you learned - the horse is not bad, misbehaving nor rude. They're not trying to get away with something. Those are myths we need to move beyond. Pulling on reins and forcing the horse to stand can cause traumatic experiences that lead to wrecks and a host of problems in the future. So what to do?

Added on August 10, 2022 -- Length 0:11:28

Starting with the Answer

leadership
When working with horses, many times we think of asking a question and then letting them find the answer. But wouldn't it make a great deal more sense to simply give them the answer? And how about this: we give them the answer before we ask the question. Then the solution is obvious and we can progress much faster.

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Starting with the Answer

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August 10, 2022 -- Length 0:11:28

When working with horses, many times we think of asking a question and then letting them find the answer. But wouldn't it make a great deal more sense to simply give them the answer? And how about this: we give them the answer before we ask the question. Then the solution is obvious and we can progress much faster.

Added on November 09, 2022 -- Length 1:14:02

Goofing Off - the Science of having FUN with your Horse

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Sometimes it's tough... It's great to have fun with a horse. If you know Scott, you know he can be a bit (or more than a bit) goofy once in a while. But sometimes we're put in a position where we think we need to be more professional. Do we? Fun can be silly and unproductive - what we refer to as goofing off, as far as a training regimine is concerned. But fun can also be an exhilarating performance in a show. Did you know that there have been scientific studies - even with animals - that prove the benefits of goofing off? Join us and be prepared to get goofy!

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Goofing Off - the Science of having FUN with your Horse

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November 09, 2022 -- Length 1:14:02

Sometimes it's tough... It's great to have fun with a horse. If you know Scott, you know he can be a bit (or more than a bit) goofy once in a while. But sometimes we're put in a position where we think we need to be more professional. Do we? Fun can be silly and unproductive - what we refer to as goofing off, as far as a training regimine is concerned. But fun can also be an exhilarating performance in a show. Did you know that there have been scientific studies - even with animals - that prove the benefits of goofing off? Join us and be prepared to get goofy!

Added on September 14, 2022 -- Length 1:13:51

My Horse is INDEPENDENT

independent leadership
Does your horse do their own thing?. Sometimes on a ride our horse might all of a sudden decide to head off in a different direction. This might be on a trail or even in an arena. This can be caused by a number of different influences or thoughts. Sometimes their actions are in your best interest. Sometimes they're annoying. Sometimes they're just interesting. Ultimately, what do we do?

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My Horse is INDEPENDENT

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September 14, 2022 -- Length 1:13:51

Does your horse do their own thing?. Sometimes on a ride our horse might all of a sudden decide to head off in a different direction. This might be on a trail or even in an arena. This can be caused by a number of different influences or thoughts. Sometimes their actions are in your best interest. Sometimes they're annoying. Sometimes they're just interesting. Ultimately, what do we do?

Added on September 28, 2022 -- Length 0:57:17

Is my Horse USELESS?

injury therapy connection
Something has gone wrong with your horse. Maybe you won't ever be able to ride them again. Now what? This topic hits home for many of us. Maybe we've retired a horse. Maybe our horse has an injury or condition which might forever alter our future plans. How do we process this? What can we do?

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Is my Horse USELESS?

injury therapy connection

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September 28, 2022 -- Length 0:57:17

Something has gone wrong with your horse. Maybe you won't ever be able to ride them again. Now what? This topic hits home for many of us. Maybe we've retired a horse. Maybe our horse has an injury or condition which might forever alter our future plans. How do we process this? What can we do?

Added on October 26, 2022 -- Length 1:12:35

Personification and the Reality of Horses and Emotion

personification myth emotion empathy
Since the dawn of time... People have assigned human characteristics to animals. We do this for a number of reasons: seeking explanations for behaviour, understanding their actions, desiring a connection, wanting to believe our feelings are being reciprocated, and more. What you might not know is that animal emotion is continually being studied. We are learning daily about the amazing cognitive abilites that animals have through sound scientific studies. When we're discussing our horse's behaviours and actions then, how much is real and how much is personification? This is going to be a fun topic to discuss!

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Personification and the Reality of Horses and Emotion

personification myth emotion empathy

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October 26, 2022 -- Length 1:12:35

Since the dawn of time... People have assigned human characteristics to animals. We do this for a number of reasons: seeking explanations for behaviour, understanding their actions, desiring a connection, wanting to believe our feelings are being reciprocated, and more. What you might not know is that animal emotion is continually being studied. We are learning daily about the amazing cognitive abilites that animals have through sound scientific studies. When we're discussing our horse's behaviours and actions then, how much is real and how much is personification? This is going to be a fun topic to discuss!

Added on June 14, 2022 -- Length 1:03:08

When to Quit

quitting
What does it mean to quit? It can mean to give up. It can mean to change focus and move on to something else. It can be an indication that we've reached an objective. Quitting can be positive, such as reaching the finish line of a race. It can be negative, like getting frustrated and giving up. Sometimes with horses, a common question is, "When should I quit? How long or how many times to I keep doing this?" In this show we'll dig into quitting - when to use it as part of your horsemanship tool kit, and when to avoid it.

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When to Quit

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June 14, 2022 -- Length 1:03:08

What does it mean to quit? It can mean to give up. It can mean to change focus and move on to something else. It can be an indication that we've reached an objective. Quitting can be positive, such as reaching the finish line of a race. It can be negative, like getting frustrated and giving up. Sometimes with horses, a common question is, "When should I quit? How long or how many times to I keep doing this?" In this show we'll dig into quitting - when to use it as part of your horsemanship tool kit, and when to avoid it.

Added on October 19, 2022 -- Length 1:23:46

Is it ALWAYS About Leadership?

leadership
It's a good question. "Is it me or is it the horse when something is not turning out the way it was intended?" One of the aspects of Relational Horsemanship is leadership. A component of leadership is accountability. But that can sometimes lead us to think that we're always the root of the problem. Or maybe we think that the horse is the issue. The truth is that there are many factors that go into any issue we're having. In this show, we look at how we can use Relational Leadership in order to solve any issue.

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Is it ALWAYS About Leadership?

leadership

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October 19, 2022 -- Length 1:23:46

It's a good question. "Is it me or is it the horse when something is not turning out the way it was intended?" One of the aspects of Relational Horsemanship is leadership. A component of leadership is accountability. But that can sometimes lead us to think that we're always the root of the problem. Or maybe we think that the horse is the issue. The truth is that there are many factors that go into any issue we're having. In this show, we look at how we can use Relational Leadership in order to solve any issue.