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phillippa christie

Age Appropriate Training

This original article was originally published in 2020 in Horsemanship Journal by Phillippa Christie Historically, traditional horsemanship has not taken the information available on physical and emotional development into account for the basis of age-appropriate training. There is a great deal of new scientific findings available which radically shake up what we believed about training

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Horsemanship
phillippa christie

Mane-taining a Positive Attitude

Horses are incredibly intuitive creatures, picking up on our emotions with remarkable ease. When we approach them with a positive and patient mindset, the training process becomes smoother, the bond strengthens, and the overall experience becomes more enjoyable for both of us. However, maintaining a positive attitude can be challenging, especially when faced with setbacks

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Horsemanship
phillippa christie

What is Partnership?

Building a Remarkable Connection Horses have held a special place in human history for centuries, and the partnership between a horse and a human is a remarkable testament to the enduring bond between our species. This connection can take various forms and serve different purposes, ranging from leisurely riding to competitive sports and even therapeutic

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Horsemanship
phillippa christie

The Importance of Stepping Back

When I began working with horses again, after a long break, I felt the need to look as though I was ‘doing’. Whether that was longing, riding, jumping etc. I felt the eyes of the riding center on me all of the time and the pressure that I placed upon myself from the weight of

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