Horse Hero Update - 22nd May 2012
Filming. We recently returned to film with Amanda Martin who showed us how clicker training can be applied to riding, including mounting and lateral work. Next up, is filming lessons with renowned German dressage trainer Susanne Miesner who will be teaching eventer Vittoria Pannizzon, amongst others. We are also shortly working with horse behaviourist Greg Drummond starting a young racehorse and American dressage and liberty trainer Karen Rolf.
Latest Blogs. Natalie Allen prepares for the Canadians, Anna Weston puts her demons to rest, Hannah Biggs works hard mentally, Alex Franklin is selected for the World Champs, Emma Massingale has the most amazing experience of her life and Sam Thurman-Baker trains with Carl Hester. Olivia Wilmot tastes victory, Liz Austin is excited, Melissa Beer is chuffed, Jason Webb thanks his vet, Annie Perry expects an emotional day, Sophie Wells has astonishing success, Lynne Crowden muses on conformation and Laura Bechtolsheimer sets a new British record! (Click here to read all, or read last month's highlights.)
Editorial. A new Guest Feature by Amanda Martin explains how clicker training turns the ordinary into extraordinary behaviour, for all types of horses in all disciplines, and creates a richer relationship between you and your horse! "Clicker training is about finding ways of saying 'yes' to your horse," says Amanda. Discover how it works and how to get started. Horse Hero Guru's straight-talking answers to forum questions in April include flying changes, an abandoned horse, separation anxiety, dangerous youngsters and a horse that won't travel! Plus April's Blog Highlights give you a taste of the life and times of our site celebrities!
Next videos to be published. More clicker training with Amanda Martin and Horse Hero blogger Melissa Beer has a lesson with Sarah Millis. Plus Sam Watson concludes his cross-country schooling series with his top ride Horseware Bushman!
Competition. Win a Horse Hero lunge rope and DVD worth £80! Click here.
