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Author: Neil Davies

When a horse is nervous and worried, he may feel threatened when his legs are handled and kick out to defend himself.
Care & Training 

Here’s how to help your horse kick the kicking habit

September 12, 2016September 16, 2016 Neil Davies 8303 Views 0 Comments

You can teach any horse that the easiest thing to do is to kick. Equally, you can teach any horse that the easiest thing to do is stand and hold his leg still for you.

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Crime and punishment: A horse’s view of the world

July 22, 2016July 28, 2016 Neil Davies 6845 Views 0 Comments

Your horse is never bad or naughty. He only ever does what he sees as being easiest.

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Why you should keep your horse on the straight and narrow

July 14, 2016July 19, 2016 Neil Davies 8567 Views 0 Comments

Straightness means that your horse is relaxed and confident and moving forward with an even bend through his body.

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Easy does it: Teaching your horse to load on a trailer

April 25, 2016June 27, 2016 Neil Davies 8914 Views 1 Comment

Trailer loading a horse should never be a confrontation, writes Neil Davies.

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work in a small area and teach your horse to walk an exact circle, at an exact speed.
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Near enough isn’t good enough when working with horses

March 26, 2016July 4, 2016 Neil Davies 3986 Views 0 Comments

Saying a horse lacks respect is blaming your horse instead of yourself.

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Why you should start out with a quiet horse, not a fixer-upper

February 29, 2016March 23, 2016 Neil Davies 11303 Views 0 Comments

The older the horse, the more difficult gaining his trust becomes.

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Metal in the mouth: A bit of advice

December 17, 2015December 25, 2015 Neil Davies 6541 Views 0 Comments

The problem with many bits, is that they apply far too much pressure, writes Neil Davies.

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When your horse feels stiff and hard, he’s telling you that he’s nervous and worried and not relaxed.
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Supple or stiff: Why does your horse feels this way?

December 4, 2015December 6, 2015 Neil Davies 6281 Views 0 Comments

People often describe how their horse feels when they’re riding.

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Ties that bind: A horse’s first lesson in tying up

November 12, 2015December 25, 2015 Neil Davies 10319 Views 1 Comment

When a horse pulls back, his head and poll are subjected to severe pressure.

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There are no magic fixes for horse problems

October 25, 2015November 11, 2015 Neil Davies 3515 Views 1 Comment

A huge amount of skill and experience is needed to deal with problem horses.

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• When you rub your hand on a horse’s leg for the first time, he’s under pressure because he’s worried by having your hand in this new position. The pressure is relieved when you take your hand away from the horse’s leg.
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The lightest touch: Pressure and relief in horse training

October 7, 2015November 11, 2015 Neil Davies 3668 Views 0 Comments

Many trainers apply pressure when the horse has no idea how to find relief.

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Why you shouldn’t put human values on to horses

September 26, 2015October 10, 2015 Neil Davies 4818 Views 3 Comments

Horses don’t know or care what you think is good or bad.

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Safety first: A dangerous horse is a ticking time bomb

September 19, 2015September 22, 2015 Neil Davies 22009 Views 2 Comments Rider safety

Many people own horses that are dangerous and unsuitable for them.

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"It’s always fun and very rewarding to teach a foal to be confident and relaxed with humans," writes Neil Davies.
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Young horse training: Get it right from the get-go

September 10, 2015October 10, 2015 Neil Davies 4404 Views 0 Comments

Unfortunately, you can’t tell a horse to forget what he’s already learned.

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Why I never use a round yard to train horses

September 1, 2015September 3, 2015 Neil Davies 11233 Views 6 Comments

“I believe round yards of any size are unsuitable for handling horses.”

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Building a horse’s trust: There is a catch

August 27, 2015August 28, 2015 Neil Davies 4584 Views 0 Comments

Don’t get angry and frustrated if you can’t catch your horse. And never, ever chase him.

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There’s no such thing as a ‘horse whisperer’

July 28, 2015July 31, 2015 Neil Davies 10735 Views 2 Comments

There are no secret magic powers when it comes to training horses.

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What really happens when your horse shies

July 13, 2015July 16, 2015 Neil Davies 5945 Views 4 Comments

Gaining confidence is better than adopting the “stop and look” method.

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How to get the leading edge with your horse

July 3, 2015October 10, 2015 Neil Davies 7146 Views 0 Comments

Horses aren’t born knowing that they must walk calmly alongside you.

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Forward thinking: The perils of going backwards in horse training

June 25, 2015July 1, 2015 Neil Davies 18918 Views 1 Comment

Everything you ever want to do with your horse relies on moving forward, not backwards.

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