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Ben Atkinson posted a video yesterday that since he’s been unwell his horses have learned to stop to a cough

This is true but it is also true that they will be training us too. I have a pony here who has taught me how he'd like things to be...

So true, putting them first.

We bought a really well bred youngster many years ago from proper eventing lines and a rrputable event yard. He was dreadful at xc...

It doesn't really matter what words you use it's more the tone of voice and that you are consistent in using the same sound/word/phrase...

It does not teach it submission, submission is a wonderful place in training and riding that combines trust, confidence and a horse...

Powerful people generally railroading over the voices of others, whether animals, children or the vulnerable, seems to be a real theme...

Needing a payload over 1T will be a problem. There's a guy who inspects boxes and posts his videos on Facebook (can find if you need)...

I saw the original post on FB and it said that every horse should have a daily balancer! but how do you know what they're lacking in...

My hairy Fell pony has a rug on at the moment. Usually he's too hot even in just a rainsheet, but even he isnt coping now. He started...

I think you have to take the phrase with a pinch of salt. Letting them feel the cold a bit and use some calories keeping moving and...

Thank you all. Wise words as ever 💗 Will get pics as we go along.

Thank you all! I’m going to make a big long list and then organise it into training sessions. Hopefully they will learn the general idea...