CoRE Horsemanship

22/03/2025

Had a fabulous afternoon yesterday getting in some training with Jemma at LM Saddles Ltd Horse-friendly Saddles, Holistic & Remedial Saddle-fitting helping some lovely horses to feel more comfortable and setting them up to develop lovely round, healthy backs!

20/03/2025

Baby Ru and his human demonstrating what the Freeze response can look like! 😳

Three year old Ru is learning how to regulate his emotions and learning some skills on the ground so that he has a more solid foundation ahead of going off to be started under saddle when he turns four.

Ru has a tendency to swing between being very defensive, and on occasions aggressive, or shut down. His human is doing a great job of listening to him and learning to recognise when he becomes dysregulated and how she can help him whilst also maintaining boundaries to keep herself safe.

A collaborative approach is always helpful with horses who present in this way so that you can determine where the behaviour is originating from; is it mental, emotional or physical? And it’s also really important to look at environment, particularly with horses of this age, to ensure that their social needs are being met.

15/03/2025

Ophelia is coming back into work after almost a year off rehabbing her feet.

Her body has changed so much during that time, she has widened through the chest, she has grown in height and held her muscle well, and she is moving really well. Which I have no doubt is mostly down to the change in her feet!

So what does bringing her back into work look like? Her first few sessions will be focused on:

- how well she is able to yield forward, backward, left, right and isolate the forehand and hind quarters on the ground
- how well she can move forward at walk, trot and canter on the ground, how much rhythm and relaxation there is in each gait
- how does she feel about being away from the herd again and where is her threshold
- how does she feel about being saddled and wearing the saddle for ground work
- how is she emotionally; is she able to stay regulated when I’m asking these things and offer softness from a mental and emotional place rather than just physical, and when she becomes dysregulated how quickly does she come back down/does she allow me to help her with that.

Once we can tick these boxes on the ground, we’ll see if we can tick them under saddle before we move forward with building strength and fitness, continuing to add to her education and having her help me to get the babies out to explore new environments!

13/03/2025

We have a new arrival! Little Daisy has joined us to learn from the herd, continue her education under saddle and to do some growing after having a great start with our lovely friend Mia at The Heart of Horsemanship.

Ophelia is doing a great job of babysitting her until she is integrated into the herd. That’s two Quarter Horses in the herd now! 🤠🐮

13/03/2025

Another one that’s made my heart sing today!

It’s so reassuring to see these bigger operations/names taking a stand. I bought Cora with the intention of competing in Dressage, my plan with Ophelia has also always been dressage. But last year I had an overwhelming feeling of discomfort at the thought of putting them in an environment that would mean compromising my values and their welfare and using tools for training and competing that I just categorically do not agree with, so I let go of the ‘plan’ and have concluded that I will just do what feels right for us and what feels enjoyable for them. I just cannot get on board with anything that I believe compromises their welfare for my own benefit.

It doesn’t mean we won’t go out and try some unaffiliated stuff in an open and inviting environment, and it certainly doesn’t mean we won’t be doing our own version of dressage and learning high level stuff, we’ll just be doing it on our own timeline, in our own way and without forcing it.

𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝: 𝐀 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐞

The world is waking up. Across industries, sports, and daily life, conversations about animal welfare are becoming impossible to ignore. In equestrian sport, the debate has reached a critical moment one that demands real action, not just words. Leading the charge for change is Blue Horse, one of the most influential names in Danish and international dressage. In a bold and unprecedented move, Blue Horse has announced a temporary withdrawal from dressage competitions, choosing horse welfare over ribbons and rankings.

This is more than a pause. It is a statement of principles, a refusal to participate in a system that has yet to fully define what ethical training and competition should look like. It is a message to the entire equestrian world: change is coming, and we must all take responsibility.

𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲: 𝗔 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆

For years, Blue Horse has been at the heart of international dressage. Founded in Denmark, it is not only a competition powerhouse but also a world-class breeding operation, home to some of the most sought-after dressage stallions in the industry. Blue Horse stallions have shaped the modern dressage landscape, producing top-tier horses that have competed at the highest levels of the sport.

Beyond breeding, Blue Horse is a leader in training, education, and the promotion of dressage as an art form and sport. Their riders, horses, and trainers have set benchmarks for quality, but their commitment has always extended beyond competitive success. Now, they are demonstrating leadership in a different, more profound way by prioritizing the well-being of horses over immediate competitive goals.

𝗔 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘆, 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀

Dressage has long been celebrated as the pinnacle of harmony between horse and rider. But in recent years, concerns over training methods, competition pressures, and overall horse welfare have sparked fierce debate. Are horses being pushed too hard? Are the judging standards encouraging training methods that prioritize results over the well-being of the horse? Is the balance between sport and ethics shifting in the wrong direction?

The Danish Riding Association (DRF) has recognized these concerns and launched a new initiative: Sammen om Hestewelfærd (“Together for Horse Welfare”). This strategy aims to set clearer guidelines for the ethical treatment of horses in sport, improve education, and rethink competition scoring to ensure that horse welfare remains the top priority.

Blue Horse’s decision to step back from competition aligns directly with this movement. Rather than continuing in an uncertain environment, they have chosen to pause, reflect, and push for clearer, stronger ethical standards.

𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝, 𝐀 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲

But this is not just about elite dressage. Every rider whether professional, amateur, or leisure must take a moment to reflect. It is easy to point at top-level competition and demand change, but what about at home?

• 𝘼𝙧𝙚 𝙬𝙚 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙖 𝙬𝙖𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙯𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜-𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙢 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨?

• 𝘼𝙧𝙚 𝙬𝙚 𝙥𝙪𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢 𝙩𝙤𝙤 𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙙, 𝙩𝙤𝙤 𝙛𝙖𝙨𝙩, 𝙞𝙣 𝙥𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙪𝙞𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙨𝙪𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙤𝙧 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙜𝙤𝙖𝙡𝙨?

• 𝘼𝙧𝙚 𝙬𝙚 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙡𝙮 𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙, 𝙗𝙤𝙩𝙝 𝙥𝙝𝙮𝙨𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮?

Blue Horse is leading by example, but change must come from every corner of the equestrian world. The responsibility does not lie solely with professionals; it is a mindset that must be adopted by every horse owner, trainer, and rider, regardless of discipline or level.

Despite stepping back from dressage competitions, Blue Horse’s daily operations continue. Their renowned stallion shows, including the highly anticipated event on March 29, will go ahead as scheduled. The breeding, training, and education programs remain in full operation.

But make no mistake this pause in competition is not a passive decision. Blue Horse is using this time to push for meaningful change, to be part of the conversations that will shape the future of dressage. And when they return to competition, it will be with the confidence that the sport is moving in the right direction.

The next three months will be a test not just for Blue Horse, but for the entire dressage world. Will the sport embrace change? Will governing bodies, riders, and organizations step up and take responsibility? And, most importantly, will these conversations lead to real, lasting improvements for the horses at the heart of it all?

Blue Horse has made its stance clear. Now, it is time for the rest of the equestrian community at every level to prove that horse welfare is not just a trend or a talking point, but the foundation upon which the future of the sport must be built.

Blue Hors we applaud you ❤️

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12/03/2025

Say it louder for the people at the back 👏🏻

Could not have said it better myself so I’ll let you read this one!

Far too many regard “ good horse training” as the ability to achieve obedience at any cost.

Many people don’t factor in whether or not the trainer is actually being considerate of the feelings of the horse and training in an ethical manner.

Being a good horse trainer should involve considering the unique needs of horses as a species and training in accordance with those needs.

Being able to train horses to stand for hours a day without any hay doesn’t make someone a good trainer, they are setting horses up to be ulcerated and uncomfortable in the stomach due to going without forage for hours at a time

Similarly, being able to train young horses to do incredible athletic feats very quickly doesn’t make someone a better horse trainer, because they aren’t factoring in the wear and tear it takes on the body for a horse to be brought along so quickly.

While these things may make things easier and more profitable for humans, they don’t factor in whether or not it is fair to the Horse.

Just because you can doesn’t mean you should.

Horses are living beings, and if we are going to partake in a sport where we have to operate alongside another living being, we need to consider how our actions make them feel.

For anyone who doesn’t wanna have to consider how their training methods impact the Horse: consider getting a dirtbike or joining another sport where you are working as an individual.

It isn’t good training to seek results at any cost, and to expect obedience to the point where the horse has to pretend to not be impacted by having a lack of met needs.

Far too much of what many regard as “good “training results in a shut down Horse.

What is the point in being involved in a sport where we are supposed to be enjoying the time we share with horses if we don’t actually want them to behave like horses?

If someone is just looking to work with obedient little robots, do they even like horses?

And this isn’t to say that you can’t create obedience ethically, but the extent of obedience that some expect is reliance on a lack of personality and the horse succumb to unfair working conditions.

The fact of the matter is this: truly good horse training needs to involve actually being good to the horse. Not just what we are able to make the horse do for people. 

08/03/2025

Happy International women’s day from my girl and I!

Strong, confident, independent and happy women: may we be them, may we know them and may we raise them (horse and human!) 💕

02/03/2025

My three big bays 💕

Which one is which though?

I’m aware I’m being totally useless with content at the moment, I have so many videos to edit but I hate it and I just can’t be bothered 😂 I’d genuinely rather spend another 3 hours poo picking or doing nothing with the herd than on social media, anyone else?! Help me.

26/02/2025

Some fantastic info here on how and why horses struggle with change and why they need time to adjust in new homes.

Understanding Horse Relocation Stress When Buying or Leasing a Horse

Horses thrive on routine and familiarity, so moving to a new home—whether bought or leased—can be a significant adjustment for them. Everything they know changes overnight: new surroundings, new people, and new routines. This can leave them feeling unsettled, which often manifests in their behaviour. Understanding what’s happening during this transition helps to put their reactions into perspective and supports better management of their welfare.

Why Do Horses Struggle with Moving?

Equitation science provides insight into why relocation can be challenging for horses. Several key factors influence their response to a new home.

1. A Completely New Environment

Horses form strong associations with their surroundings and daily routines. When they move, everything familiar disappears, and they must adapt to an entirely different setting. A horse that was calm and responsive in its old home may seem anxious or reactive in a new one—not because they have changed, but because they are processing a world that suddenly feels unfamiliar (Appleton, 2023).

2. Heightened Alertness and Stress

Relocation can activate a horse’s natural survival instincts. Their fight-or-flight response is heightened as they assess their safety in an unknown environment. Research by Janczarek et al. (2013) indicates that changes in surroundings can significantly impact stress markers in horses, leading to increased sensitivity and anxious behaviours. Appleton (2023) also describes this as "New Home Syndrome," where heightened alertness is a natural reaction to unfamiliar settings. If your new horse seems different from when you first tried them, this heightened state of alertness is likely the cause.

3. A Different Sensory Experience

Horses perceive their surroundings in a highly detailed way. What might seem like a similar stable to us is an entirely different world to them—new smells, sounds, sights, and even the feel of the footing underfoot. According to the International Society for Equitation Science (ISES), environmental changes can affect a horse’s welfare, particularly in relation to sensory processing and their ability to feel safe in a new setting (ISES, n.d.). Appleton (2023) highlights that even subtle changes in sensory input can contribute to stress and anxiety in newly relocated horses.

4. Disrupted Routine and Learning Process

Horses rely on routine for a sense of security. When they are relocated, everything from feeding times to handling and riding changes. This disruption can make them seem uncooperative or confused when, in reality, they are just adjusting. Hall et al. (2016) examined how environmental changes impact stress responses in horses, emphasizing the importance of gradual acclimation to new routines and handlers. Appleton (2023) further explains that horses need time to form new associations with their environment and handlers, which is why patience and consistency are key during the transition period. If a horse also has a new rider, it needs time to adapt to different aids, rein contact, and handling cues, which can add to its stress.

The Takeaway

If your new or leased horse is behaving differently after a move, it’s not necessarily a sign of poor training or a problem with the horse—it’s a natural response to change. Recognising this can help foster patience and understanding, making it easier to support them as they settle into their new home and routine. Following evidence-based equitation science principles, including those outlined by Appleton (2023), can ensure a smoother transition, reducing stress for both the horse and its handler.

References:

Appleton, S. (2023). New Home Syndrome. Calm Willing Confident Horses.

Janczarek, I., Wilk, I., & Kędzierski, W. (2013). Stress Response of Three-year-old Horse Mares to Changes in Husbandry System During Initial Equestrian Training. Turkish Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences

Hall, C., Kay, R., & Yarnell, K. (2016). Assessing ridden horse behaviour: The Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science.

International Society for Equitation Science (ISES). (n.d.). Equine learning and training principles. www.equitationscience.com.

21/02/2025

This! Fantastic post from Jemma.

**The Importance of Thoracic Lift in a Healthy Working Horse**

A key aspect of a healthy working horse is its ability to achieve optinum thoracic lift—a fundamental element of biomechanics that directly impacts the horse’s posture, movement, and overall performance. Thoracic lift refers to the upward movement of the horse's back, particularly the area around the thoracic spine, when the horse engages its core muscles and moves in a balanced and collected posture. This lift allows the horse’s back to become more rounded and wider, contributing to comfort, efficiency, and athletic ability.

**What is Thoracic Lift?**
Thoracic lift occurs when the horse contracts its abdominal muscles and engages its hindquarters, allowing the thoracic spine (the portion of the spine behind the withers and in front of the lumbar region) to rise. In this posture, the horse’s back arches slightly upward, creating a more supportive base for carrying a rider. This not only improves the horse’s posture but also enhances its flexibility and range of motion.

**How Does the Horse’s Back Lift and Become Wider?**
In a more correct working posture, the following biomechanical processes occur to create thoracic lift:

1. **Core Engagement**: When a horse engages its core muscles—primarily the abdominal muscles—it pulls the sternum and ribs upward, causing the thoracic spine to rise. This engagement is critical for overall balance and stability.

2. **Activation of the Longissimus Dorsi Muscle**: This muscle, which runs along the length of the horse’s spine, plays a central role in lifting the back. As the horse engages its core and hindquarters, the longissimus dorsi contracts and supports the upward arching of the thoracic spine.

3. **Flexion and Roundness of the Spine**: As the thoracic spine lifts, the horse’s back becomes more rounded. This flexion allows the horse to move in a more collected and balanced manner, which is essential for advanced movements like piaffe, passage, or jumping.

4. **Widening of the Thoracic Region**: As the spine lifts and the muscles surrounding the thoracic area contract, the horse’s back expands slightly in width. This widening is a sign that the muscles are working correctly and that the horse is able to support the rider without tension or discomfort. A healthy, working horse will have a broad and well-developed rounded topline, indicating strength and correct movement.

**Benefits of Thoracic Lift**
- **Improved Balance and Stability**: When the thoracic spine is lifted, the horse is better able to distribute its weight evenly, improving balance and making movements more fluid.
- **Increased Flexibility**: With the back lifted, the horse can flex its spine more easily, allowing for better lateral and longitudinal movement. This flexibility is crucial for dressage, jumping, and other disciplines that require precision and control.
- **Enhanced Power from the Hindquarters**: Thoracic lift allows the horse to engage its hindquarters more effectively, transferring power through the back to the forelimbs. This engagement results in more powerful strides and better propulsion.
- **Reduced Risk of Injury**: A horse that can achieve proper thoracic lift is less likely to experience strain or injury to its back, shoulders, and hindquarters. The lift helps to distribute the rider’s weight evenly, reducing pressure on sensitive areas of the spine.

**Encouraging Proper Thoracic Lift in Your Horse**
Achieving and maintaining proper thoracic lift requires thoughtful training, good saddle fit, and a healthy, conditioned horse. Here are some tips to encourage thoracic lift:

1. **Core Strengthening Exercises**: Groundwork exercises such as lunging with proper engagement and pole work can help develop your horse’s core muscles, promoting better thoracic lift.

2. **Correct Saddle Fit**: Ensure that your saddle fits properly and does not restrict movement in the horse’s back or shoulders. A well-fitted saddle will allow the horse’s thoracic spine to lift naturally without creating pressure points.

3. **Consistent Rider Balance**: A balanced rider with an independent seat allows the horse to move more freely and achieve thoracic lift. Avoid leaning too far forward or backward, as this can hinder the horse's ability to engage its core and lift its back.

4. **Progressive Training**: Incorporating exercises that require the horse to engage its hindquarters, such as collected trot or canter, can help improve thoracic lift over time. Working on transitions and lateral movements can also help engage the back muscles.

Thoracic lift is essential for a healthy, balanced working posture in a horse. It allows the back to lift, the thoracic spine to become wider, and the horse to move with greater flexibility and power. Proper training, a well-fitting saddle, and rider balance are all crucial in encouraging thoracic lift, ensuring that your horse remains comfortable, strong, and capable of performing at its best.

📷 taken by our director Jemma Aigner - Balancing Harmony of LM family member BK Veterinary Physiotherapy 💜

15/02/2025

The Quarter horse is giving the Thoroughbreds a run for their money these days, Mav used to struggle to keep up! Ted just stood and ate and let the kids get on with it 😆

I love watching them play and hoon about together. I see so many behavioural and physical issues that are created by environments that don’t allow enough space for horses to move and/or allow them to socialise and it can be so distressing for both horse and human. Natural movement and connection is as important for our horses mental, emotional and physical wellbeing as it is for our own!

14/02/2025

Happy Valentine’s Day from the resident Casanova himself 😍❤️

He hopes your day is filled with all of the food and other four legged fluffy beings that you love just like his will be!

11/02/2025

Another gem from Yasmin Stuart Equine Physio

"We never really encounter the world, all we experience is our own nervous system" - Connor Beaton via Chris Williamson

I read this statement the other week and it's been on my mind ever since -

We are the product of our lived experiences and our lived experiences adapt our physiology.

But then our physiology goes on to influence our lived experiences -

Both in the moment, via sensory neurons and a cascade of hormones & neurotransmitters, and after the moment - through memory and association, which triggers emotion...

Which influences our physiology -

A never ending cycle.

The exact same can be said for horses and, for me, this is the complicated bit around rehabilitation.

More and more, I struggle to separate physical rehabilitation and emotional rehabilitation - because I haven't met a horse with a physical problem that hasn't also manifested emotionally.

So when we have a diagnosis, it's not simply the pain issue we are looking at - it is the cascade of events that unfolded to build the pain issue.

It's the mental exhaustion after being repetitively asked to do something you don't quite understand.

It's the feeling when your muscles start to ache, but no one can see that you're fatiguing.

It's the realisation that, no matter how many conflict behaviours you have displayed, no one is listening to what you have to say.

And whilst we can do things to modulate pain, and we can work through movement plans to alleviate the physical conflict in the body, we can't click our fingers and take away the horse's association.

It's this that I find to be the most difficult thing about rehabilitation - because you're working with the nervous system and you're rewriting everything that came before the diagnosis.

It's why I don't do '12 week rehab plans' and it's why I teach people to read their horse's behaviour before we look at biomechanics.

Because if you can catch the behaviour, you can catch the issue before it becomes an issue - both mentally and physically ❤️

📸 Olivia Rose Photography

27/01/2025

Learning to line up for mounting.

This is something that Maverick and I have been playing with on and off for a few months now. He will be 4 this year and will be having his first rides so before then it is important that we make the mounting block a safe space and teach him to line himself up, stand calmly and confidently and be confident with me laying over him, all from both the left and right hand sides.

For me, it is crucial that a horse can do this without being held by anyone else and in an open space (arena or field) before we progress further. I do NOT advocate for mounting prep or first sit on/rides being done in a confined space (stable etc) or when generally when being confined by anyone else. Not only does it remove the horses ability to say 'no' and move away if they feel unconfident, likely creating a horse that will shut down or freeze whenever they are worried in the future, but it is beyond dangerous for any humans involved if the horse does panic and explode. It is also insane how many riding accidents occur at mounting because horses have not learnt to stand still and feel safe about the process.

Instead, I want to work to the horses timeline to maintain confidence, I want them to feel safe to communicate and express how they are feeling and feel able to move away and retreat if it starts to feel unsafe for them.

Maverick can now line up well and stand calmly with me standing on the block on both sides, but he is not yet confident enough for me to lay over him on both sides without feeling the need to leave. And that's ok, we'll continue to work on it until he is. What's nice is that he is starting to be able to regulate himself when I retreat if he has become worried without always needing to leave.

24/01/2025

Three year old Sandy exploring calmly outside of her field. Initially Sandy’s owners were having a few issues with her disconnecting, running over the top of them or barging with her shoulder when leading, particularly when she felt anxious.

We spent a few weeks building connection and communication with Sandy in an environment that she felt safe in before we felt able to begin venturing out and putting our skills to the test.

Although she was more alert, both horse and human were able to regulate their emotions and maintain connection and communication whilst stretching their comfort zones and preparing for the next steps in their training.

14/01/2025

Thank you Horse Hotspots

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09/01/2025

🐴 WINTER AVAILABILITY 🐴

I have Saturday and Thursday slots available for January and February for anyone looking for support with the following:

- Groundwork, Liberty and Ridden lessons
- Problem solving specific behavioural issues
- Rehabilitation
- Confidence building for both horse and rider
- Young horse handling and pre-saddle training
- Development training (In these sessions I work with the horse for you)

Covering West Sussex and parts of Surrey & Hampshire. Please get in touch for further info!