Horse behaviour blog posts

Rebuilding trust with a horse takes time When you train your horse, are you making deposits in the trust bank account, or withdrawals? Many horses I see are running a balance in the red. Susan Friedman, PhD,  was the first person I heard describe our relationships with animals this way, and it's a useful lens through which to view every interaction we have with our horses. The principle is straightforward: When we set training up so the horse can succeed, and avoid causing pa