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!