Step-by-step, ethical and sustainable horse training courses. Kate Fenner, Kandoo Equine, is an equine scientist, PhD candidate and researcher, qualified equestrian coach and John Lyons Certified trainer. Courses - https://kandooequine.com/
To optimise horse welfare and rider safety it is imperative that we always target relaxation when training, riding, and handling our horses. The hor...
Race-2-Ride - Making a good transition There has been much in the press over the last year about the welfare of horses leaving the racing industry, ...
Combined Reinforcement We often hear riders say that they 'only use positive reinforcement' or that they do not use negative reinforcement, but it is ...
Self-Carriage What do you picture when you think about 'self-carriage'? Many of us picture a horse, perhaps in a dressage arena, travelling in a cer...
This is an important lesson for horses that have not yet worn a saddle or horses that are described as 'cold-backed'. It is important to explain the l...
Trailer loading can often be difficult and the most common thing I hear is that the horse gets on, or part way on, and then rushes off backwards. Why ...
If your horse has had an injury, how do you know when it is ready to work again.Perhaps you could just do short lessons with it or lessons that only i...
The round pen has a bad reputation among many people but it can be a very useful tool when used correctly. Here I'll discuss getting the most out of y...
What do you do when your horse behaves perfectly at home and you take him out and it is a completely different story? What is happening in these situa...
Have you ever lunged your horse to 'get the edge off' and wondered if there was a better way than simply trying to tire your horse out? In this episod...