ridden horse confidence

Helping Nervous Horses Under Saddle (Without Overfacing Them)

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Helping a nervous horse build confidence under saddle through calm riding

Many horses cope well on the ground but struggle once ridden. This can be confusing and frustrating for owners, especially when groundwork appears solid. Ridden anxiety does not mean the horse is being difficult. It usually means the horse is finding the added complexity of balance, expectation, and pressure hard to manage. This article explains … Read more

Horse Confidence Explained: Helping Anxious and Uncertain Horses Feel Safe

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Horse confidence explained with calm groundwork to help anxious and nervous horses feel safe

Horse confidence gets talked about as if it’s a personality trait. Some horses are “brave”. Others are “sharp”, “nervy”, or “just spooky”. In real life, confidence is not fixed. It’s shaped, slowly, by experience, handling, environment, and the way pressure is applied and released. This pillar is about building genuine confidence without forcing things or … Read more