by Rachel Windchaser | Apr 11, 2021 | Ethical Horsemanship, The Whole Horse Code, Windchaser Ranch Horsemanship
🇪🇸⤵️ When considering energy as a form of communication we need to be aware of how we bring it to the horse. It is important to understand that to use energy positively, like any aid it needs introducing incrementally. However, we need to be aware that unlike a...
by Rachel Windchaser | Dec 20, 2019 | Communication, Ethical Horsemanship, The Heard Horse, The Whole Horse Code, Windchaser Ranch Horsemanship
🇪🇸⤵️ I just want to talk a little bit about when a horse is rearing. I know that it can look really intimidating and quite scary. They are big animals to begin with, even more so when they stand on their 2 hind legs. I think a lot of people mistake this reaction for...
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 | 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 | Mar 10, 2018 | Chinook Wind, Health and Science, Natural care, Windchaser Ranch Horsemanship
Spring is in the air. How do I know this? Well there is Almond blossom clouds rolling down the valley. The days are slowly getting longer and I have put my thermals away. However, the piles of horse hair I’m covered in is the most obvious sign. Yeah, it’s...
by Rachel Windchaser | Mar 6, 2018 | Apache and Pablo, Bonding, Perceptive Horsemanship, Windchaser Ranch Horsemanship
While working with the herd I like to find moments of reflection, this benefits both the horses and myself. Allowing them to relax and process what they are experiencing is an important part of our time together. If the tasks have added any anxiety, it’s my duty...
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