Human Calming Signals: What Counterfeit Means
Back in the day, there was a word used when talking about a stoic horse that who seemed almost too...
Calming Signals. You Can’t Save ‘Em All. Cat Version.
I walk in my pasture. Women of a certain over-thinking age do well to put a few miles in a...
How Horses Train Us
You are a horse trainer. It does not always give me joy to say so, but it's true and other...
What Does Having a Connection With a Horse Mean?
What does it mean to have a connection with a horse? You just know I'm going to be a loudmouth...
Calming Signals and Why the Second Time’s a Charm.
Want to know the smallest thing you could change in training for the biggest improvement? I usually say doing a...
Your Horse’s Memory is Your Best Training Aid.
My friend, Bruce, died from colic one year ago today. You are remembered. Our memories of...
Does Leadership Mean Domination Now?
From a Reader: "Anna, you articulate the dance between horse and human so very succinctly. I wish it were easier...
A Book Report and What We Know Now.
A bit of explanation: I grew up on a farm without a bookshelf. We were not readers. Once we finally...
Boundaries: Whose Space Is It?
Horses gallop on pounding hooves that cut the ground and then melt to a stop, whiskers floating in the light....
The Dynamic Power of Consistency
We would like consistent behavior from our horses. It would be good if they took each cue with light and...
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