Archive for February, 2010

Training a sensitive and spooky horse

Posted on February 24th, 2010 by James

Zoe from Lincolnshire asks Melanie: Hello Melanie, I’ve stumbled across your website after searching for local natural horsemanship lessons.  I have recently taken a lovely pony on loan, she is a cob with a hint of Arab(!) which makes her sensitive and spooky.  I’ve been riding a long time but am no expert – I [...]

Harnessing the herd instinct

Posted on February 4th, 2010 by James

Melanie has recently featured in the East Riding Journal. Melanie Watson uses the herd language of wild horses to tame disturbed equine creatures. Will Ramsey discovers the part cows played in her training – and learns why Melanie hates the term ‘horse whisperer’ . . . You can read the full article here: http://www.thisishullandeastriding.co.uk/thejournal/features/Harnessing-herd-instinct/article-1721075-detail/article.html

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