I’m really enjoying the Dear Horse World episodes. The ones with Josh Nichols, Tik Maynard and Mark Rashid are all so good. So many good nuggets of information. I already feel more connection to my mare just by slowing down and being mindful of every move I make. It’s so amazing. Grateful that we have access to such brilliant minds.
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January 15
So I was doing some work with my mare on the lunge line today.. shebwas not happy, was reactive, and just saying "no". I thought "hmmm... she isn't typically like this during groundwork or lunge line stuff, maybe I should take it off ". ..
Now, part of me was struggling with this because she was being "naughty" (I rarely use that term... but there was a whole lot of "no ma'am " happening today), and if I took it off, was I allowing her to get away with this not-so-great behavior?? Well, I trusted my gut, and took her rope halter and line off. Initially she was just walking around sniffing, only paying attention to me about 10% of the time. I let her sniff then asked her to move forward.
To my very pleasant surprise, my mare did a lovely trot and canter circle around me, even kept it about a perfect 20m circle. She listened to my voice cues, my body language. It was awesome!!!! Maybe she was annoyed i wasnt "trusting" her and today needed to be the day I let her work at liberty!!! It was so lovely!!
I finished our time off by putting her back on the lead line and asking her to trot over some ground poles. This time, she was soft, nice and forward, stretching forward and down. I wanted her to finish on the lunge line in a positive light, and she totally did.
Today was a huge win for us. My mare is definitely showing me that I can trust her and ask her for more than I have realized!
January 27
I have two wins from this weekend!
I made it to the barn! As a mom of a toddler, just finding time to get to the barn is a challenge—add the mental hurdle of arranging childcare and battling guilt, and it’s a lot. But this weekend was sunny and beautiful, and even though part of me wanted to stay home, I reached out for support and made it happen. Win!
I channeled Tik and Josh during groundwork. I’d planned to ride, but one look in my horse’s eye told me it was a groundwork day. Instead of feeling disappointed, I embraced it, inspired by Tik’s excitement for groundwork and play. While working at liberty, I challenged myself to move bigger, more open, and fluid with my arms and hands, like Josh does. Normally, I hold back and be a bit more rigid, but this time, I let go of all that self-consciousness—and it was incredible. My horse’s responses were so light and so in tune, it truly felt magical. We had so much fun.
What's your win? 😍
November 14, 2024
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January 11
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January 14
Today’s the Day!
At 2:00 PM ET, Tik Maynard is going live for NF+ Office Hours, and you won’t want to miss this!
💬 Got questions about groundwork, dressage, show jumping, eventing—or anything else? Tik’s got you covered.
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January 12
• Edited (Jan 12, 2025)
BIG day yesterday for Lady!
Lady got A2M & amniotic fluid injections with Dr Alberto Rulan at Equine Performace Center in Ocala FL yesterday. We injected her lumbar and cervical spine (where we found bone spurs from past trauma). She also got injections in her left eye, where Uveitus has flared up two times since I got her (common in Appaloosa’s). They use an ultrasound to locate the inflammation and then inject the Alpha and Rovolo directly into the inflamed area. This is our physio protocol for the next 3 weeks and then she gets a follow up round. This cost roughly $2500 USD (not cheap). The goal is annual maintenance for 12 months and a if it’s effective, it’s a better alternative to steroids.
20 mins Physio every day;
1\. Raised walk Poles
2\. Crunches
3\. Full lateral Neck stretches
4\. Lots of stretching lateral stretching
January 09
✨ New Josh Nichol Case Study on NF+ ✨
Meet Noche, a sensitive horse struggling with fear and reactivity, and Caleb, his rider, searching for answers. In this transformative 3-part series, renowned horseman Josh Nichol steps in to guide them through a journey of trust, connection, and empowerment.
Through live demonstrations, Josh shows how to:
Turn pressure into a tool for trust and harmony.
Recognize subtle cues to meet a horse’s emotional needs.
Transform fear-driven reactions into confident, balanced movement.
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November 22, 2024
• Edited (Dec 23, 2024)
Noëlle is officially in Florida and will be filming more bonus episodes of No Stupid Questions on the Dear Horse World podcast!
Do you have questions for: Ansley Bevan, Chelsea Canedy, Dr. Jenny Susser, Mette Larsen, or Missy Clark?
Let us know in the comments below!
October 31, 2024
• Edited (Oct 31, 2024)
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