...though they’re not actually grinning. It’s why it’s common to think that birds don’t have emotions – because their beaks don’t change shape. (That’s why the animators of the movie... Your Horse’s Happy FaceJune 2, 2020 by Terry Golson
...same thing trotting over a pole. https://cooperativehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_9377-2.m4v Then we did it at the canter. Then we were ready to try a cross-rail. https://cooperativehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/happy-jumping.m4v With that in place, Steph... There’s a Reason WhyDecember 14, 2019 by Terry Golson
...positive, response. https://cooperativehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/30-00-30-12.m4v For some exercises, the reward can be to allow the free flow of movement. As Tonka becomes stronger and more athletic, riding quietly and letting him... Saying “Thank You!” From The SaddleMay 14, 2018 by Terry Golson
...actually jump. Tonka still trotted over, but this time he rattled the rail. https://cooperativehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Version-4-1.m4v He knew that wasn’t right. The next time we approached the line to the jump,... Tonka JumpsOctober 16, 2019 by Terry Golson
...hay in the manger waiting for him. Here’s a video from September of Tonka self-loading. https://cooperativehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Version-2-1.m4v When the weather turns to winter, it gets especially difficult to find reasons... Our First “Jumper” ShowNovember 18, 2019 by Terry Golson
...happy horse. https://cooperativehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/stretch-trot.m4v Riding is communication. It’s a two-way street. If you demand but don’t listen you won’t have feel. You’ll also have a horse who has to shout.... FeelJanuary 26, 2017 by Terry Golson
...at a group of neurologists coming to meet him.) Dr. Bubeck began the exam with flexion tests. The legs were held in specific positions for a minute, and... Tonka’s PrognosisMay 13, 2017 by Terry Golson
...relief to all involved to have that line of communication open. Done poorly and you can create frustrated and dangerous animals. I’ve seen horses swing their quarters and threaten to... Don’t Clicker Train Your Horse. Yet.February 16, 2018 by Terry Golson
...Very interesting adventure - well done. We think of you often - we still have two of our flock..Golda and Lola - almost seven years old! They are still laying... A Move To MaineMarch 13, 2019 by Terry Golson