Halloween giveaway day one
Halloween Giveaway #1 Today is the first day of my TRT 3-day Spooktacular giveaway! Today you have a chance at winning a TRT Rope Halter, TRT Groundwork Whip and a Bucas Atlantic Exclusive blanket (size 6’3) How can you win? Solve the puzzle below and leave your name and email address. Friday, on Halloween, I’ll […]
How to deal with a horse on box rest
Tip video How to deal with a horse on box rest Does your horse have an injury and need to stay on box rest? In this video, I’ll share tips on how to keep your horse mentally stimulated and prevent him from becoming too energetic or reactive when he can leave the box. 👇
Working with distractions
Tip video Working with distractions Is your horse distracted often? And do you not know how to effectively get his attention back to you? When they are distracted, a common mistake is to add energy to the wrong side of the horse, leading to explosions. Instead, when there’s an external distraction, I guide my horse […]
Impatient horses in cross ties
Tip video Impatience in cross ties Is your horse impatient in the cross ties? Often, it’s because the ties are giving your horse the feeling of restraint. But how do you fix that? I have recorded a video on that, which you can watch for free here! 👇
5 basic things to remember while working with horses
5 basic things to remember while working with your horse 👇🐴 When working with your horse, it’s important to keep a few fundamental principles in mind. In this video, I’ll walk you through the five basic things you should always remember while handling and training your horse. These tips will help you understand your horse […]
The pilot check before every ride
The pilot check before every ride A lot of the time we go into our routine: we saddle up, bring the horse in and we get on. We don’t check in with our horse. Usually, this is the moment where horses tend to check out and where little problems become big. So how do […]
Finding the perfect pony
Finding the perfect pony It’s all about connection, not just experience Coming back from the Dublin Horse Show has been an eye-opening experience, especially when it comes to ponies and their relationship with children. A lot of parents are eager to get a pony for their child but aren’t sure where to start. The main […]
Do we continue with only pushing the negative images and messages?
Do we continue only pushing the negativity? Last week I shared my take on the Olympic Games and I expressed that we shouldn’t forget to look at the positive things that happened at the Olympics. It led to quite some comments, both positive ánd negative. I agree with a lot of things that are being […]
Problems when riding? This is why
Problems when riding? This is why 👇 I often hear the following: ”The groundwork is going really well, but when I get on, that’s when we’re having problems”. We can then often think ”Okay, then maybe the groundwork isn’t good.” Changing the ‘language’ in the saddle But what it can sometimes simply be, is that […]
My take on the Olympic Games
My take on the Olympic Games We’ve just witnessed an incredible week of dressage sport at the Olympics. Some of you may have seen the live stream, some of you may have even been there. But I was incredibly excited, one, about the level of competition. It was an extremely high level. Many riders having […]