How to safely put on fly spray
How to safely put on fly spray Summer heat, long days, and many flies and bugs. How do you protect your horse if they’re afraid of fly spray? It’s all about teaching your horse the elements that are involved. Step #1: Give your horse the right foundation Before you approach with the spray, it’s important […]
Three steps to prepare for a relaxed summer swim
Three steps to prepare for a relaxed summer swim We’ve all seen them: videos where horses leap into a body of water, hauling their rider with. But how do you teach your horse to step in confidently, without pressure? I’ll explain all the steps so you and your horse can cool down happily this summer. Step […]
The do’s and don’ts of entering a competition ring
The do’s and don’ts of entering the competition ring We’ve all seen the dressage disaster videos where a dressage rider enters the ring and the horse spooks and exits stage left. It’s a situation no one wants to be in. But how can you resolve it? What can you do to ensure that your horse […]
Working with a horse with only one eye
Blacky is an eight-year-old gelding. His eye had to be surgically removed due to moon blindness.
What used to be a very steady and easy horse, was turned into an insecure and sometimes really spooky horse ever since his eye was removed.
He is particularly sensitive to sounds when riding. The left side where he can still see is the most sensitive one.
Teaching your horse to stand relaxed in cross ties
Teaching your horse to stand relaxed in the cross ties There are many horses that feel tense and uncomfortable in the cross ties, who don’t want to enter the space, who struggle, who protest. The anxiety can also be disguised – impatient pawing on the floor, weaving or even whinnying. For some horses, the cross […]
TRT Podcast #8: The horse I would pick if I could choose any horse
I was asked this question during a FAQ in the latest episode of the TRT Podcast. When answering this question, of course, my thoughts went to all the horses that have inspired me. And there are quite a few of them!
Applauding when the horse is still in the ring?
I was at the Dutch Stallion Show watching the ‘VSN Cup’, a dressage test for stallions, where they had added quite a remarkable element to the judging of the test.
At the end of each test, the audience got the opportunity to rate the test by the loudness of their applause. The organisation recorded the decibels of each applause and the rider who had gotten the loudest applause, would get another price.
TRT Podcast #7: The one thing I would change in the equestrian world
“What’s the #1 thing you’d want to change in the horse world?” That’s the question I received in my latest Q&A podcast. How would you answer that question? Sure, there are a lot of things that I would like to change. But, to be honest, I also believe there are also a lot of good things happening around us already.
TRT Podcast #6: Will Rogers – Liberty in the Swiss Alps + Working hard + Our Mentors
TRT Podcast Episode 6 Will Rogers – Liberty in the Swiss Alps + Working hard + Our Mentors My guest, Will Rogers, does incredible things with horses. He’s an inspiration to me and someone I have a great amount of respect for. Because our journeys have been so intertwined and we’ve learned so […]
TRT Podcast #5: Riding with spurs ok or not?
People notice that I never use spurs anymore. Therefore, one of the frequently asked questions I often receive is: ”What’s your opinion on spurs?” In this episode, I will tell you all about it.