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helgisangret
Nov 2, 20247 min read
The Myth of Bombproof: Addressing Shutdown and Dissociation in Horses
We’ve all read the ads. 14.2HH QH gelding. Anyone can ride him. More whoa than go. Been ridden in parades, had tarps dragged off him, did...
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helgisangret
Dec 2, 20239 min read
Safety Before Shaping: Why understanding your horse’s nervous system is vital for training
The big day of the show is here. You wake up early, excited and a little nervous for the classes you signed up for. You and your horse...
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helgisangret
Aug 30, 202310 min read
Bullying: The horse industry’s dirty little (not so) secret.
We need to talk. We need to talk about the equestrian industry’s dirty little secret: bullying. This is not a problem that is unique to...
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helgisangret
Jul 12, 20237 min read
But If I Can't Ride, What's The Point?
This is a question I get asked a lot, both implicitly and directly, because none of the herd at the farm are currently able to do...
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helgisangret
Jun 11, 20239 min read
The Four Quadrants of Operant Conditioning: Why I Use Them All
I have a confession to make: I use all four quadrants of operant conditioning. This shouldn’t be a controversial statement, but some...
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helgisangret
Apr 7, 202311 min read
Which Way is The Right Way? - Choosing What Is Best For You And Your Horse.
The saying goes, that if you ask 10 different horse people for their opinion on a subject, you will get 13 different answers. This has...
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helgisangret
Dec 28, 20229 min read
Can Horses Maintain Autonomy in a Human World?
Few topics have charged to the forefront of the collective cultural conscience in quite the same way as consent. We witnessed a very...
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helgisangret
Dec 2, 20226 min read
Social License: What is it it, and why does it matter for the horse industry?
You may have heard the term “social license” floating around over the last few years. Certainly, some great trainers and authors have...
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helgisangret
Nov 6, 202211 min read
Wellness at the Expense of Another. What does that mean for our horses, and how do we avoid it?
Thought of the day: OK, it’s more like a bunch of half-formed thoughts that have been rattling around in the back of my brain for months,...
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helgisangret
Oct 22, 20227 min read
Once We Know Better, We Do Better - A Journey of Learning with Horses
“What time is your cross-country round? I want to watch near the start box so I can see all the bucks!” This was a request I heard more...
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