What does the hierarchy of anxiety look like for the horse? What's the optimal state of cognitive arousal to work with your horse? What happens if you reach the apex? Thanks to the authors of Evidence-Based Horsemanship for this information!
In this video series, Jim Thomas talks about helping a horse find a safe space, and how to transfer that one safe into other areas or tasks for the horse. Dr. Steve Peters is on site for this demonstration and offers input as well. We will be posting a three-part series of these videos with Mason the horse, Jim's perspective and some insight from Dr. Peters. Stay tuned for parts 2 and 3 but each video has information independently useful.
In this clinic clip Jim talks about something a little different; ENERGY! Okay, okay - as Jim says, he's not all out there with the Chakras and balancing BUT there is something to this whole thing about energy that we share with horses AND the power that horses have to shape our own energy! So, enjoy this little bonus clip and if you have a great story of the power of the energy and relationship with the horse please post below in the comments!
What can working cows teach your dressage horse? Or any horse for that matter? Confidence and softness! Many people want to know what exposure to cows or our two-day cow clinic can teach - they know it is a fun experience - but what can they learn?! The horse finds confidence in themselves, and you as their rider, as you work the cows together. You learn how to be even softer than ever because the cows will show if the cue was not whispered. Check out some progression clips and a wee glimpse at the kind of thoughtful work that
What does the first ride with a green horse look like? How does Jim Thomas use patience, softness, and understanding of the horse's brain to create a good experience for the horse in the very beginning? Find out in this video of the first ride with an untrained Morgan horse.
It's no secret that horses perceive energy differently than we do. In this short video, Jim talks about how to use energy to motivate your horse.
