From the stable
Behaviour problems
Horse behaviour problems — fear, trailer loading, biting, kicking, restlessness and refusal to work. Causes and step-by-step solutions.
30 October 2026
Horse won't give its feet: teaching calm hoof lifting
A horse that will not give its feet is not stubborn. Usually it is afraid or does not understand the request. Here is how I solve it step by step.
28 October 2026
Horse pulls on the lead rope: how to restore calm leading
When a horse pulls on the lead, it is not testing your strength but your clarity. I show how to restore calm, relaxed leading without a tug of war.
23 October 2026
Horse rushes back to the barn: why it hurries home and what to do
A horse that rushes back to the barn on the trail is looking for safety. I explain how to show it that it is safe with you too.
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.
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.
30 September 2026
Horse bites: what it is really telling you
A horse bites because of pain, fear, hand-feeding or testing boundaries. How to recognise the cause, which mistakes to avoid and three steps from my practice.
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.
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.
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.
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.
3 September 2026
Horse Won’t Load Into a Trailer: Causes and Solutions
A horse that won’t load into a trailer is usually afraid, not stubborn. I explain the causes, common mistakes and three steps I use in practice.