Mark Langley Horsemanship Solutions for Partnership

Helping a frightened horse; tacking; how to help a horse balance; nipping when saddling; & the right approach in training

Australian horseman Mark Langley answers questions on horsemanship and horse training: this week he answers how to help a frightened horse get focus; how tacking helps with forward movement; how to help a OTT improve his balance; advice for a mare that is nippy when saddling; and the right approach to take with a gelding that has bucked.

Help with separation anxiety; how to get a canter on the right leg; when to transition to a canter and more....

Australian Horseman Mark Langley answers questions on: key things to teach a horse on the ground before backing them; how to structure a start - what age, what time frame, what management to use; helping with separation anxiety; when to transition to a canter; how to get a canter on the right leg.
Find out more from Mark at https://www.equineability.com.au

Helping a dominant mare that is different away from her herd; difficulty bridling

Australian Horseman Mark Langley answers members' questions on: helping a Standard bred mare that is different when you take her away from her herd; tips with difficult bridling; helping a horse to be more settled when the other horses leave on a ride.
You can find more about Mark at https://www.equineability.com.au

Explaining bridle lame; how to keep your horse balanced & centred in a trot

Australian Horseman Mark Langley answers members' questions on: explaining the term "bridle lame"; how to keep your horse centred and balanced when riding circles in a trot; how to worm without a hassle.
Learn more from Mark at https://equineability.com.au

The difference between setting boundaries and micro managing (+ more questions answered)

Australian horseman Mark Langley answers horsemanship questions on: the difference between micro managing and setting boundaries; how to successfully introduce horses together in a paddock; how to understand cadence better; how to train a very shut down horse; and tips for getting a soft back up under saddle.
For more on Mark go to https://www.equineability.com.au

How to ask a "yes" question; getting their attention when they are anxious & more Questions answered

Australian horseman Mark Langley answers a range of members' questions from how to ask a "yes" question; how to help a horse that gets anxious in the canter; how to help a horse that spooks, spins and goes to run; getting their attention on the ground and in the saddle when they are anxious; helping to stop dropping shoulders; helping to get a horse to stand still and relax; helping them with anxiety putting a rug on; and how to tell the difference between a disconnected horse and a dull horse.
Find out more from Mark Langley at https://www.equineability.com.au

Helping an anxious horse out trail riding

Australian horseman Mark Langley answers a question: how to regain an anxious horse's focus when it sticks it's head up like a giraffe out on a trail.

How to regain trust; managing nips; head reefing

Australian horseman Mark Langley gives advice on how to regain trust with a horse that hasn't had positive experiences with people; a horse that reefs it's head under saddle; and managing nips when saddling.
You can learn more from Mark through his online training videos at https://www.equineability.com.au/join
 

Changing a horse's perception about riding and other questions answered

Mark Langley answers his Online Members questions which include helping with catching; ground work with a green horse that looks like she’s about to run but doesn’t; & changing a horse’s perception about riding;

Advice for nervous rider & running away from the bit + other Q/As

Australian Mark Langley answers horsemanship questions which include running away from the bit; lifting the shoulders in HQ engagement; and advice for a nervous rider.
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When do you hold steady pressure? Nah noises; why they lead more heavily in a bridle

Horseman Mark Langley helps explain questions on different situations when your response may be to either (i) hold steady pressure or (ii) ask for a response (bump etc); why a horse may lead okay in a halter but is heavy in a bridle; Nah noises; bracing in a backup; and a young horse not walking out forwardly.
Watch & learn from Mark in action through his online training videos. Trial them for 7 days for free at https://www.equineability.com.au/join

Foals: handling and weaning

Foals:how long do you handle them for? What age do you start and how do you approach it?
Horseman Mark Langley explains in this episode.
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Lack of energy. Laziness. Sticks, spurs + impulsion. Do they help?

Australian horseman Mark Langley talks about lack of energy and laziness. Sticks, spurs and impulsion - do they help?  How to gain confidence through responsibility and connection.
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A Balanced Mind: Helping our horses have a better mental position to learn & listen

Australian horseman Mark Langley talks about how we can help our horses have a better mental position - one that helps them to learn and listen to us. Many problems, like tension and anxiety, stem from the wrong mental balance. Here's Mark's thoughts on how we can change that.
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Horse getting too close? How to manage your personal space

Australian Horseman Mark Langley talks about Personal Space. We all know what it's like when a horse gets too close. Here's Marks take on managing your & your horse's personal space.
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Where to start with a new horse; a checklist for purchasers; leading an anxious rearing horse

Horseman Mark Langley answers questions on what to look for when you are viewing a horse with an intent to purchase it; how to lead a horse that follows with pinned ears; ideas for where to start with a new horse, including for an older horse that goes backwards shaking its head.

How do you replace anxiety in your horse with confidence?

Horseman Mark Langley talks about two subjects that we come across a lot when we teach our horses - replacing anxiety (or nervousness) with confidence; and desensitizing. There are ways we can operate our horses that cause anxiety - and ways that don't. Mark talks about this too.
Learn more: www.equineability.com.au

Understanding the application of aids

Horseman Mark Langley talks about our riding aids - leg pressure & reins for example. Riding aids are a bit like breathing - you just use them and your horse learns. Right? Well, no. They are not so simple. And they can have a big impact on how your horse feels. Here's how to make the most of them - in the right way.

Reins: one of the most common tools we use with our horses but are we using them enough?

Horseman Mark Langley talks about Reins & Rein Accuracy today. Horses have to be really comfortable with and understand the reins for them to be effective. And you can get a lot of quality out of your horses if they are used correctly. Mark as he discusses perhaps one of the most common tools used in horsemanship and how to improve our use of it in a way which helps horses to feel good about them.
Find out more more: https://www.equineability.com.au

Nervous in the walk, chewing the bit, worried in a new environment, what to do with an unbroken 9yo

Horseman Mark Langley answers questions which include: a horse that is nervous in it's walk; chewing on the bit; helping a horse that is worried in a new environment; how to help a horse that lacks confidence; and what to do with an unbroken 9yo.