Category Archive

When you have no choice but to take the greatest care

Last year my good friend and student had what we Brits might describe... more

The Art of Hacking

The Art of Hacking Part 1 I often get asked if I would like to hack... more

Food, Force or Feel?

A few days ago I read a piece by a positive reinforcement trainer who... more

A Home for Life?

In the U.K especially we have this belief that a ‘home for... more

The Reality of Reality

I have think again recently about the nature and truth of life and... more

The Power of Forwards

The first year I trained with Philippe Karl the main focus was... more

Do One Thing

 I try not to give direct advice, but I might dare to make an... more

How I Lost My Confidence (and got it back again)

When you make your living from horses it’s quite hard to admit... more

Winter is coming….

Once upon a time the weather was lovely. By this, I mean last... more

Show Your Horse How to Say Yes…So He Can Say No

One of the biggest challenges I have when trying to assess horses is... more

Let’s Hear It For The Women

I have had an extraordinary year – traveling to many... more

Kathleen Lindley Beckham

I have just spent almost a month with Kathleen Lindley Beckham, her... more

Lessons Possibly Learned

When delivering training about mental health, I ask participants to... more

What Kind of Animal is a Human? Part Two

Following on from part 1, in which many miles on the motorway looking... more

What Kind of Animal is a Human? Part One

I have spent most of this year looking for a horse. I have seen a LOT... more

Why You Didn’t Buy the Wrong Horse

There are two things I shouldn’t do. Well there are loads of things... more

That Which Unites Us, Not What Divides Us

This week has not been a brilliant one for the human race.  A... more

Karen Musson. My Thoughts and Other Ramblings

Last weekend I was privileged enough to host Karen Musson who came... more

An Ode to a Brown Horse

I have found it hard to know how  to write about losing Tycoon,... more

On Being Normal

When delivering training about mental health, I ask participants to... more

All I Want for Christmas

I was talking with my friend recently about what horse she might like... more

Do Something

About a decade ago I started to get panic attacks. If you have ever... more

We Need to Talk About Remy

Part 1… As some of you may know, my last few months have not... more

23rd July 2015

I keep reading that Winston Churchill quote about the definition of... more