Biggest Take Aways From The First Do No Harm Summit

We are very excited (and still somewhat recovering) from an epic weekend.

That’s right - the First Do No Harm Summit concluded on Sunday just past, with an awesome attendance and presentations from some amazing fellow equestrian professionals.

So we thought we would sum up some of our biggest take aways from the event - just to get you thinking as well!

(Missed the summit? Click here to binge watch until May 18th 2020, or join the Facebook Group to access them after!)

The Key to a Stronger Bond

Equestrian Movement

This is one we discuss often, and the condenced version of the Equestrian Movement Stronger Bond Workshop revealed there are 3 key things we need to be providing our horses: consistency, confidence, and consent.

Thinking Business In A Changing World

Full Strides Solution

Even the smallest ‘extra income’ solution, whether it is agisting (boarding) friends horses or making horse hair jewellery should be approached with a business mentality. Simply having an outline of what happens in case of an event has the capability of staving off exorbitant legal fees - and loss of relationships!

Bit Fitting - Avoiding Wounds

The Bit Fitter

Well, besides having everything I was ever taught about a bit thrown out as myth, I learnt that I seriously need to look at my horse’s mouth more closely! However, there are a few great tips to getting a bit to fit correctly and comfortably.

Owner’s Hoof Care Checklist

The Glorious Hoof

There is so much about the anatomy of the hoof that can change so quickly, and impact our horse’s posture and movement - but there are many things we can pick up early if we know what to look for. Also, the well known 6-8 week cycle we tend to use is too long for most horses.

The Fundamentals of Aromatherapy

Evoke Aromatic

Aromatherapy can help us create a connection with our horses by working on both their and our emotional states. So, so loved her breakdown of the horses olfactory system and how it has direct access to their emotions and trainability.

3 Secrets to Improve Your Dressage Riding

Equestrian Movement

Katie shared so many free tips, but I definitely resonated with the idea that more forward does not equal faster - in fact, the way to create more forward in your horse is to create more slow!

Boundaries for Better Horsemanship

Savvy Horsewoman

Treat your horse like every day with them is the first day with them. No expectations, just work with what you are given.

The Importance of Correct Halter Training

Stokers Ridge Ranch

A horse can be trained to have a “default” - their reaction to a particular stimulus. By creating more positive neurons than negative, focusing on softness, and breaking down the training to the very basics - all the way down to halter training - gives them the best chance to change that response.

Rider’s Posture & Fitness

@PhysioZane

“Perfect” posture is not always possible, because bodies are made differently. The focus should be on your optimal posture, and how you can tailor that to your riding. I have a new trick to try on my next ride as well!

Strengthen & Supple Your Horse

Equine Muscle Matters

Helping to create balance in your horse can be as easy as one small pole exercise, that can be done on the ground! Also, the correct way to apply carrot stretches.

Worm Your Way Into Your Horses Heart

Equestrian Movement

Ok, so I presented this one. But I did learn that when you refer to tapeworm segments as mini ravioli sacs, people never want to eat ravioli again…

The biggest take away, though, is that all our horses should be treated as individuals. Just because it works one way for one horse doesn’t mean it will work perfectly for all horses. Tailoring your work to your own horse, and to yourself, will result in the best success.