Stacey CarterFeb 273 minComfort and EaseOver the years I have learned that the more I can help horses follow requests with a sense of comfort and ease the more successful I will...
Stacey CarterAug 27, 20216 minYoga and HorsesThe practice of yoga provides a wealth of benefits that enhance horsemanship and riding. The ability to ride depends on the horse...
Stacey CarterJul 24, 20213 minImpatience with "Patience Poles"Whenever I hear people recommend using a “patience pole” for horses I cringe. The patience pole is a tool used by impatient people in an...
Stacey CarterJul 2, 20213 minEveryday GroundworkDo you do Groundwork??? I ask this question often, and am surprised at how often the answer is no. I find this incredible, that people...
Stacey CarterJun 19, 20214 minDressage Training: Yoga for Horses?The dressage training scale provides a guideline for teaching the horse to collect with a rider. A collected horse is able to carry a...
Stacey CarterJun 10, 20213 minUsing the Roundpen Recently I saw a FB post where someone asked how important it is for the horse to “join up.” The responses were all over the place. Many...
Stacey CarterMar 3, 20212 minYin Horsemanship for the Horse that Doesn't Like GroomingGrooming the horse is, ideally, not just a way to get them clean but also an opportunity to develop connection and relationship through...
Stacey CarterFeb 13, 20212 minYoga and Horses: The Power of Feeling GoodI believe that the reason people are so drawn to horses is simple: being around horses can feel really good. The rhythm of riding,...
Stacey CarterDec 1, 20203 minMore than Just Poses: Improving Horsemanship with Yoga Part 2Most people think of yoga as a form of physical exercise. By moving through a combination of poses, yoga creates a stronger, more...
Stacey CarterNov 13, 20203 minReturning to Nothing: Improving Horsemanship with Yoga Part 1As a yoga teacher I work with people to develop control of the breath, the mind, and the body through practices that have been passed...
Stacey CarterSep 29, 20204 minManaging a "Spooky" Horse: An Alternative to Desensitizing (Part 2)Most desensitizing methods focus on exposure to external stimuli. We can be even more effective by focusing instead on creating...
Stacey CarterSep 22, 20202 minManaging a "Spooky" Horse: An Alternative to Desensitizing (Part 1)Horses are flight animals, naturally quick to react to potential threats by running away. Sometimes this happens suddenly, sometimes it...
Stacey CarterNov 22, 20192 minRhythm and EntrainmentEntrainment is the tendency of two beings to become synchronized. This might apply to movement, heart rate, breathing, and even brainwave...
Stacey CarterJan 8, 20192 minRiding to CenterCenter is a place of calm and peace. It is a relaxed state, free of tension; yet aware, poised and ready to act. Coming back to center...
Stacey CarterJan 1, 20192 minTraining with Tension-Release BodyworkRegardless of discipline, most riders appreciate a soft, fluid connection with their horse. When we achieve this kind of unity the horse...