Month: June 2014

The Nature of Lightness

Oh sure, this will be an easy article to write… Lately, I have been thinking about what is meant by being ‘light’ when we ride our horses. I have come to the conclusion that this is one of the most difficult topics to have a discussion about because the word ‘light’ seldom means the same…


The Horse’s Vision and Its Effects on Horsemanship

Our horses see the world very differently from us in many ways. These differences, due to the structure and placement of their eyes, have profound influences on how they react to visual stimuli and should be thoughtfully considered during their training and indeed in all aspects of horsemanship. These differences include the field of view,…