by Rachel Windchaser | Sep 20, 2019 | Communication, Equipment, The Whole Horse Code
Why do I use rope-halters for communication, training and coaching as opposed to regular flat braided head-collars? There’s a few reasons. But the main one is communication. You’re up against quite a task in the first place, learning how to communicate...
by Rachel Windchaser | Sep 13, 2019 | Natural Horsemanship, The Whole Horse Code, Training, Windchaser Ranch Horsemanship
There is a saying “work with the horse that you have in front of you today” They are unlikely to be the same horse that you worked with yesterday. So, in other-words, if the horse in front of you is presenting themselves as a round peg try and be flexible. Be...
by Rachel Windchaser | Sep 3, 2019 | The Whole Horse Code
I was sent a video the other day from a student that is part of our online coaching program. They wanted a suggestion to solve a problem they were having with their horse. The 3 R’s Release, Relax and Reflect, came to mind. They were expecting me to come up with...
by Rachel Windchaser | Aug 30, 2019 | Chinook Sliverwind, Holistic Horsemanship, The Whole Horse Code, Windchaser Ranch Horsemanship
Sometimes it can be difficult to read the difference between playful protest, defensive and aggressive behaviour. They can be quite subtle and depend on the situation you and your horse find yourselves in. Liberty is a great way to build on your understanding....
by Rachel Windchaser | Jul 22, 2019 | Equipment, Natural care, The Whole Horse Code, Training
Everyone has those things that they can not be without. They make your life easier and you know just where they are all the time. So, what’s in my tool box? In no particular order. A good knife, I have a penknife that I have on me all the time as I work around...
by Rachel Windchaser | Jul 20, 2019 | Natural Horsemanship, Perceptive Horsemanship, The Whole Horse Code
🇪🇸⤵ Everything we have done before brings us to this point. A strong trusting foundation allows a horse to understand that the next step need not be a bad experience. If you have built the communication and listened to the stress indicators, you will be able to...
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