July 2020
Troubleshooting Behaviour
Most problem behaviour can be explained by assessing a horse's response to GO, STOP and TURN.
Click here for details
April 2020
What's in it for my horse?
One of the saddest facts about horses? They don't scream out when in pain. So how do we know how they are truly feeling?
Learn more about the 'Pain Face'
January 2020
Principles of Learning Theory in Equitation
Any method of training can be excellent training when it follows these 10 training principles.
December 2019
The Shaping Scale
Developed by Dr Andrew McLean and Manuela McLean, the shaping scale gives a clear step-by-step, logical process to follow during training.
The Shaping Scale Diagram Link
September 2020
Repetitions = Progress
A simple guide on how to use repetitions to accelerate your training progress.
October 2020
Float Training Journey
A guide to use for ideas on where to start on re-training the fearful horse on the float.