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Sparking motivation in so-called "lazy" horses - A simple yet powerful technique!
In this episode, we dive into the often misunderstood behavior of so-called 'lazy' or unmotivated horses. I share a simple yet powerful technique that can spark genuine motivation, allowing your horse to engage...
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Empower your horse through liberty!
There are SO many beautiful benefits of incorporating liberty into the time you spend with your horse. Not only does it do wonders for your relationship in many ways, it also helps you learn how to listen to your...
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Liberty on GRASS: How to approach this common challenge!
I'm sure you have experienced this before: You want to do liberty with your horse. You want to grow your relationship together, and you want him to WANT to participate in the training! You start by giving your...
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Decoding Your Horse’s 'No': Why It Happens and What to Do
"Yes" means nothing unless "No" is an option. One of the most beautiful aspects of liberty is that your horse has the freedom to choose—whether to participate or not. When your horse says “yes,” you can trust that...
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What is "Gentle Guidance"?
In this episode, I share with you my main way of communicating with my horses at liberty. Gentle guidance begins with your mental image and inner feeling, followed by your intention and energy and then slow and gentle...
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What's a bridge signal and why is it SO important??
When you're training your horse with positive reinforcement, using a bridge signal is key to creating clear and consistent communication. A bridge signal acts as a marker, letting your horse know exactly when they've...
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The most important concept you should know about how your horse learns
Whether you are intentionally training your horse or not, your horse is constantly learning. Understanding this important concept will improve all aspects of your horsemanship and equestrian lifestyle! In this...
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5 ways to set your horse up to say YES
True liberty is about giving your horse the choice to participate. Therefore, setting your horse up for success is more important than ever, because if you ask him a question that he has to say no to… then he is going...
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Liberty vs Obedience and 6 ways to tell the difference
In this episode, we discuss the difference between true liberty and obedience, and 6 ways to tell the difference. I share with you a little bit about my story and what shaped the methods that I use today. If you...
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Welcome
Welcome to the Essence of Liberty Podcast!
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