From the stable

On communication, trust, and horses.

15 October 2026

Trail riding preparation: price and the 10-hour package

Trail riding preparation at Black Horse Ranch: €350 for 10 hours of individual work. Discover what the package includes and how I assess readiness.

13 October 2026

Your first riding lesson: clothing, safety and meeting the horse

What to wear to your first riding lesson, how to stay safe around horses and how meeting the horse works before you mount.

12 October 2026

Horse riding for kids: when can a child start and how to choose a school

From what age can a child ride, what are the benefits of riding for kids and what parents should look for in a trail riding preparation programme.

9 October 2026

Fear of horses: how to build trust safely before riding

Fear of horses is normal. Here is how to gradually turn it into trust — through understanding horses, groundwork and small steps.

8 October 2026

How to ride a horse: balance, body position and first cues

Riding basics for beginners: correct seat, balance, use of hands and legs, and your first cues to go, turn and stop.

5 October 2026

Trail riding near Zagreb: how to prepare yourself and your horse

Preparing for trail riding near Zagreb: what your horse should know, what to bring and what guided rides around Black Horse Ranch look like.

2 October 2026

Horse transport: preparing for safe trailer loading and travel

How to prepare a horse for transport: loading exercises, equipment, driving and the common mistakes that create trailer fear.

1 October 2026

Hoof care: when to call the farrier and which signs to watch

Healthy hooves are the foundation of a healthy horse. How to clean hooves daily, how often to call the farrier and the warning signs.

30 September 2026

Horse Bites: What Your Horse Is Really Telling You

Biting is a message, not a character flaw. How to find the cause and change the behaviour without punishment.

30 September 2026

Trail riding preparation: a beginner’s guide

Want to ride in nature? I explain how groundwork, balance and communication prepare you for trails at Black Horse Ranch near Zagreb.

28 September 2026

What Does It Cost to Keep a Horse

Livery, farrier, vet, feed and equipment — a realistic monthly and yearly cost of owning a horse.

27 September 2026

Horse Care Through the Seasons

What changes in horse care from spring to winter — coat, hooves, pasture, parasites and weather protection.

26 September 2026

How to Choose Your First Horse

Age, temperament, training and health — what to look for when buying your first horse and which mistakes to avoid.

25 September 2026

How Do Horses Sleep

Horses sleep standing and lying down, only a few hours a day in total. Why lying down is essential and what prevents it.

24 September 2026

What Do Horses Eat — Feeding Through the Year

Hay, pasture, grain and water. What a balanced ration looks like and what changes from spring to winter.

23 September 2026

How Long Do Horses Live and What Affects It

An average horse lives 25 to 30 years, but the range is wide. Here is what most affects a horse's lifespan and quality of life.

22 September 2026

Horse Training Tips: 7 Mistakes Almost Everyone Makes

The most common horse training mistakes are not about technique but about communication. Seven mistakes I see most often — and how to fix them.

21 September 2026

What Is Natural Horsemanship and How to Start

Natural horsemanship means working with the horse in a way it naturally understands. What that actually means, where it comes from and how to start — briefly, from practice.

20 September 2026

Groundwork Exercises for Horses: 5 Basics for Better Communication

Groundwork is the foundation of all serious horse training. Here are five basic exercises that build trust, respect and responsiveness — without force.

19 September 2026

Horse Trainer in Croatia: What to Expect From Quality Training

A practical guide for owners looking for a horse trainer in Croatia: assessment, training plans, safety and signs of genuine progress.

18 September 2026

Horse Trainer in Zagreb: How to Choose an Approach That Builds Trust

Looking for a horse trainer in Zagreb? Learn what to check before the first session and how to recognise training that builds communication, safety and trust.

17 September 2026

How to choose a horse trainer: 7 questions before you decide

A real horse trainer sells a system, not tricks. Seven questions that reveal whether someone works methodically or only acts confident.

16 September 2026

Horse care: the daily routine that prevents problems

Good horse care is not a luxury — it is the foundation of health, behavior and trainability. Here is the routine we use at the ranch.

15 September 2026

Horse training: building a plan your horse understands

Good horse training is not a collection of tricks but a system: small lessons, clear communication and enough time for the horse to truly understand each step.

14 September 2026

Horse riding for beginners: balance first, then cues

Good riding starts in the seat, not in the hands. How to build the balance that makes your horse understand you on its own.

13 September 2026

Horse behavior: what your horse is really telling you

Biting, kicking, avoiding the halter — every behaviour problem is information. Learn to read the cause before punishing the symptom.

12 September 2026

How to Gain Your Horse's Trust

Trust cannot be bought with treats. It is built through predictability, clarity and release at the right moment.

11 September 2026

Horse Behaviour Problems: What to Check Before You Change the Training

Before you change your training, check pain, management, tack and communication. Most problems live there.

10 September 2026

How to Communicate With My Horse: Energy, Body and Silence

Your horse reads your body before you say anything. The basics of a language you can both understand.

9 September 2026

Horse Separation Anxiety: When He Cannot Be Left Alone

Screaming, running the fence and panic when leaving the herd. How to build security step by step.

8 September 2026

My Horse Doesn't Listen: The Problem Is Almost Always the Question

Disobedience is usually misunderstanding. How to ask a question your horse can actually answer.

7 September 2026

Horse Won't Stand Still: Stillness Is Taught, Not Demanded

Why your horse cannot stand still and how to turn stillness into the reward.

6 September 2026

Horse Spooks: Working With a Spooky Horse

Jumping sideways, planting and bolting. How to prepare a horse to stay thinking in the moment of shock.

5 September 2026

Horse Kicks: Reading the Warning Before It Happens

Kicking is defence, reflex or pain. How to read the signals and work safely.

4 September 2026

My Horse Is Scared: How to Calm a Frightened Horse

Fear is not disobedience. How to help a horse return to a calm state and stay there.

3 September 2026

Horse Won't Load Into the Trailer: Why It Happens and How to Fix It

Trailer loading is not a transport problem. It is a trust and communication problem. Here is how I solve it with the K3P method.

2 September 2026

Microgestures: Sentences We Don't Hear

The position of the ears, tension around the eyes, the orientation of the shoulders and hips. For us almost invisible, for the horse loud and clear.

1 September 2026

Breathing as the Main Channel of Communication

Deep and slow breathing is the fastest way to tell a horse that the environment is safe. Shallow breathing communicates the opposite just as quickly.

31 August 2026

Hierarchy in the herd is not built by force

In the herd, it's not the strongest who leads, but the one with the calmest and most consistent energy. The same rule applies to the relationship with humans.

30 August 2026

Dynamics of Horse Training

A complex process of adapting and planning activities for the development and improvement of horses — from sports competitions to therapeutic work and health training.

29 August 2026

Human and Equine Nonverbal Communication: Five Key Differences

Equine communication is faster, clearer, and more honest. Human communication is often fragmented. Understanding this difference changes the entire relationship.

28 August 2026

Energy in Practice: A Short Preparation Before Every Session

Five steps I take before I pick up the lead rope. They take a few minutes and change the entire training.

27 August 2026

Communication with a Horse Through Energy

Horses are very sensitive in reacting to our presence, intentions, and emotional state – energy is their natural language.

26 August 2026

How a Person's Energy Affects a Horse

A horse often recognizes our state before we even become aware of it ourselves. That's why working with a horse begins with working on yourself.

25 August 2026

Four Pillars of the K3P Method: Communication, Trust, Respect, Connection

Along with communication, trust, and respect, connection is a crucial aspect of working with horses, as it enables safety and effective cooperation.

24 August 2026

History of the K3P Method

I have been developing the K3P method for the last 10 years with the aim of preparing horses for tourism – communication leads to trust, respect, and connection.

23 August 2026

Energy as the Language of Horses

What we call energy is actually the sum of intention, body tension, rhythm of movement, and focus. For a horse, it is the clearest language that exists.