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NEW BLOG! My mother has a small companion dog named Lilly. When mum takes her for a walk, Lilly decides where they go and how fast they go. Mum allows Lilly to stop and sniff under shrubs, walk across the driveway to talk to a neighbour and generally walk wherever and however the little dog chooses. Mum enjoys these walks and so does Lilly. They wander along and mum doesn’t have to think too much about what’s going on. She doesn’t have to think about where they’re goin...

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NEW BLOG! You must build every horse's confidence, every step of the way. LEARN MORE WITH NEIL'S BOOK. ORDER YOUR COPY HERE! www.fearfreehorsetraining.com/the-book...

NEW BLOG! Imagine putting your beloved pet dog on a long lead and chasing him round and round with a flag on a stick. Imagine forcing your dog to run backwards or sideways every time he tries to come to you. Imagine flapping a tarp at your dog until he cowers and stands shivering and shaking in fear. Or how about chasing your beloved pet dog round and round if he doesn’t come when you call him. And every time he turns and runs, you chase him some more. Now imagine hitting and chas...

NEW BLOG! Below is a call for help that came to my Facebook page. For privacy reasons I’ve changed the person’s name. However, nothing ever changes when it comes to catching horses. Feed always works. ..... Hi Neil. I'm sure you get a million messages a day, but I'm praying you will respond. We have recently purchased a lovely 12yo Gelding for my 10yo daughter. He is a 13.3 show pony. She loves and adores him and he is so perfect for her under saddle. Kind and courteous. HO...

NEW BLOG! You must have control whenever you ride or handle your horse. Control doesn’t mean being heavy-handed and it doesn’t mean that you have to dominate your horse or show him who’s boss. Control simply means that your horse tries his hardest to work out what you want him to do and he tries his hardest to do it. You must remember that the only part of a horse that anyone can control is his mind. No-one can control a horse’s feet, or his neck, or his mouth, or his...

NEW BLOG! Next time you see a horse being chased in a round pen, please ask yourself: “What’s the answer for the horse and how can he get out of being chased?” “What does the trainer actually want the horse to do? If the trainer wants the horse to face him or follow him, why not show the horse first? Why chase a horse and expect him to work it out for himself? Why not give the horse the answer before any problem is set? After all, the trainer is supposedly teaching t...

These days, we live in a world of political correctness gone mad. Many people say it’s wrong to use a bit or to tap a horse with a stick or touch him with a blunt spur. “It’s cruel” they say. This is complete nonsense. When a young horse is confident and relaxed, introducing a bit, a stick or a pair of blunt spurs is a non-event. The horse will take absolutely no notice. Another myth is that our horses love us and want to please us. This is also nonsense. Horses won&r...

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