How the Horse Whisperer helped Horsewomen
“The alliance with man would forever be fragile – for the fear he’d struck into their hearts was too deep to be dislodged… Since that Neolithic moment when a horse […]
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A look inside Kelly’s Book – Perfect Confidence
If you’re a novice rider, say, with two months of lessons under your belt, and someone offers you a dressage stallion (which they describe as ‘temperamental’) to exercise while their […]
Thoughts from Kelly – if not now, when?
It seems to be true that the older you get the quicker the years go by and after another year full of demo and course organisation I look back and […]
The Bullying Culture that exists in some Stable Yards
Extract from Horse and Hound “It is not OK” by Eleanor Jones – 15th November 2018 Comments by Intelligent Horsemanship Recommended Trainer Dr Rosie Jones-McVey Rosie Jones McVey, who has just […]
A lesson on excellence – why good is the enemy of great horsemanship
This isn’t an original title. It’s a phrase I heard in the Jim Collins book ‘Good to Great’ and it’s funny how these things get filed in your subconscious, then […]
Being Kind – Kelly’s Letter published in Horse and Hound
#Blow For Bradley “Following the death of 14 year old Bradley John who had been bullied at school, I’d urge anyone witnessing bullying behaviour to not simply stand by but […]
Getting Your Horse To Stand Still To Mount
After you have read this and acted intelligently upon the information you will have NO excuse for having a horse that’s delightfully safe and easy to get on. However, LISTEN TO MY […]
7 Tips on Loading a ‘Problem Horse’ You May Not Have Heard Before
“My pony is not frightened of the trailer he’s just stubborn!” “My horse refuses to go in the horsebox to wind me up!” I’ve heard every reason possible for a […]
Why won’t my horse load in a trailer or horsebox?
Do you ever ask that question? Or, Why is my horse fearful or bargey? Why won’t my horse stand still for mounting or to be clipped? Or, Why does my […]