8 signs that your horse trusts you
8 signs that your horse trusts you by Ditte Young Updated on February 5, 2024Estimated reading time: 10 minutes Trust is one of the most important aspects of any relationship — including your relationship with your horse. Horses are herd animals and naturally establish a pecking order in the hierarchy with other horses. If you […]
How to stop a horse from rearing
How to stop a horse from rearing by Ditte Young Updated on February 5, 2024Estimated reading time: 7 minutes You’ve probably seen a horse rear, even if you haven’t experienced it firsthand. The horse stands up on its hind legs with its forelegs off the ground, ready to strike at a perceived threat. Not only […]
Why do horses kick — and how do you stop it?
Why do horses kick — and how do you stop it? by Ditte Young Updated on February 6, 2024Estimated reading time: 6 minutes For a horse, kicking is a natural reaction to various situations. Not all kicking requires correction, but kicking while being handled, ridden, or driven can be very dangerous for you and your […]
Horse anxiety: How to calm an anxious horse
Horse anxiety: How to calm an anxious horse by Ditte Young Updated on February 6, 2024Estimated reading time: 10 minutes Horses are intelligent animals. They experience and feel many of those same things we do — including anxiety. However, when human beings have a panic attack or are simply afraid of a problem, we can […]
How to calm a nervous horse
How to calm a nervous horse by Ditte Young Updated on February 6, 2024Estimated reading time: 10 minutes Working with a nervous horse can be frustrating. As horse lovers, we want to give our horses the best life possible. Having a horse that spooks easily can not only make you worry for your safety — […]
My thoughts on Helgstrand and the program OperationX
My thoughts on Helgstrand and the program OperationX by Ditte Young Updated on December 27, 2023Estimated reading time: 5 minutes You can think of Helgstrand Dressage as you wish. And there are many divided opinions in the horse industry. I’ve only met Andreas once when I held a clinic at the Oslo Horse Show. I […]
What will it take to create proper idols in the equestrian world?
What will it take to create proper idols in the equestrian world? by Ditte Young Updated on December 27, 2023Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Today, some girls writing a school assignment asked me: “What will it take to create proper idols in the equestrian world concerning animal welfare? And could veterinarians be some of them?” […]
What will it take to defend equestrianism in the future?
What will it take to defend equestrianism in the future? by Ditte Young Updated on December 27, 2023Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Recently, I was asked: “What do you think it will take to ensure that horses are part of sports in the future?” 🐴 Horses are amazing! They are grand, beautiful, and living beings, […]
How to tell if your horse is in pain
How to tell if your horse is in pain by Ditte Young Updated on October 24, 2023Estimated reading time: 7 minutes As flight animals, horses hide pain well. While this can be an effective defense against predators, it can make it difficult for us to know when our horses are in pain. I often come […]
How to stop a horse from biting
How to stop a horse from biting by Ditte Young Updated on September 28, 2023Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Biting is a normal part of horse behavior. In the wild, horses use their teeth for survival, including fighting. While they are herbivores, horses have powerful jaws and sharp incisors designed to tear through hardy vegetation. […]