Mark Langley Horsemanship Solutions for Partnership

Horses that get big when the energy increases: the paranoid horses

Horse expert Mark Langley shed light on how to help the horses that can change when the energy increases - or, as he calls them, the paranoid horses. He offers advice for some new training approaches to help a 2 yr old who can get aggressive when asked to increase the speed of what he is doing; and a horse who can fluctuate in his energy levels as she is working to the point where he can be menacing. 
Also - how to help your horse when they are really petrified out on trail; and how to get a horse used to a breaching bar that triggers them to normally run out of the trailer.
A wide-range of horse training topics addressed, but with insights into training that promote self-regulation and improved understanding.
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Rugging a Horse? Tips on how to do it + Training Tips for a horse that Runs Back to the Barn

In this episode expert Horseman Mark Langley gives advice for a horse that won't take a single step backwards. Plus training advice for a horse that runs back to the barn with its owner; and rugging tips - how to do this safely, if you feel the need to rug.
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Help for a Horse that is on its last chance

A question came in from a MLH Online Member seeking advice for a horse that has had 6 owners in the past 2 years and has been almost destined to be put to sleep. The problem is it randomly rears and strikes. But there is hope and these horses can be helped! Listen to find out Mark Langley's strategy to help this horse.
Also in this podcast: training the previously shut down horses - in this case a stoic Icelandic pony in Finland who now is much more open, but also a little harder to get a response from. Mark Langley gives his expert advice on how to re-train his now open mind and bring him back to engaging with training in a positive way.
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Explaining the Unexpected in Horses

Explanations + training tips from Horseman Mark Langley: this week - explaining the unexpected behaviours in horses: A previously shut down horse that now stops randomly and freezes; a competition horse that hops in the trot; and a horse that can't keep a straight line.
­­­­­­Australian horseman Mark Langley answers common horse related questions, using techniques that explain the psychology needed to help your horse improve. His calm connected yet highly practical approach works with all horses.
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When Horses Don't Like Something + React: the Fight or Flight Response + how to help

Advice to help with the retraining of an off the track race horse who doesn't like spray or hoses; and for a pony that spins and bolts when something comes towards her. Listen to understand the needs of these reactions which can be defensive aggressive (fight) or flight. Plus when to retire a horse?
­­­­­­Australian horseman Mark Langley answers common horse related questions, using techniques that explain the psychology needed to help your horse improve. His calm connected yet highly practical approach works with all horses.
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How to get your horse More Responsive!

Would you like your horse to be more responsive to your legs? Here's how! Also, when it is okay to get big and how you can do this without detriment (this is one tip that everyone needs to know about). Plus, how to manage horses both from the ground and under saddle that tip their nose away as you go to ask for that rein/ direction. Expert horseman Mark Langley provides Solutions for a Positive Partnership.
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Helping the horses that Spook!

In this episode, Mark Langley reveals the techniques and training behind helping horses to be more relaxed on trail; or not spook at something unusual. Based on his vast experience and many horses that he has helped directly with this, he unravels the psychology behind why horses spook and explains how it can be improved. He also shed's light on whether a horse's personality can be changed to better suit a person. 
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Following a Feel

You may have come across the term Following a Feel. Here's a chance to learn more about what it really refers to as Mark delves into what it means in depth. Answering real horse problem questions he explains how feel can help in these situations - adding useful training advice to each scenario: a horse heavy on the lead; a horse reluctant to load and how to test if your horse can really respond to feel under pressure.Learn more from Mark's psychological insights that are helping horses all around world through his Online Training Videos, Series and Explanations. 7 day FREE trial! https://www.marklangley.com.au/join

How do you Re-Build Trust with Damaged Horses?

In this insightful episode of Mark Langley's Horsemanship Solutions Podcast, we take a deep dive into various horse behaviour issues, providing effective solutions for them. Mark shares his expert advice on assisting horses dealing with anger, defensive mis-trust, an un-safe horse to ride, and disconnection. He sheds light on how to navigate these situations calmly and effectively. This episode will enlighten listeners on understanding their horses' needs and improving their horsemanship skills.
Special focus is on Miriam's horse from Sweden, who she perceives as angry with trapped feelings. The episode explores several challenges that she has faced, including aggressive behaviour, touch sensitivity and anxiety. The episode provides insights on how to deal with horses affected negatively by flawed training methods, focusing on the importance of guiding horses to think for themselves.
Mark also delves deeper into redefining horsemanship training methods. One horse discussed needs to regain trust after common (but negative) training. Mark reveals practical steps for re-establishing trust and heading back towards constructive horsemanship.
Mark also explains why a horse that he "opened up" is now unsafe to ride; and provides training guidance to continue to move forwards. If you've ever experienced a horse that becomes "like a giraffe" and disconnected, Mark also explains what to do in these situations.
Listeners gain a wealth of knowledge on equine training, from recognizing signs of emotional distress in horses to celebrating triumphs over training challenges. This episode is truly an enriching experience for anyone aspiring to better understand and interact with horses.

Understanding Horse Behaviour and Training Techniques

Welcome to this informative episode of Mark Langley's Horsemanship Solutions Podcast, a comprehensive guide bridging the communication gap between horse owners and their beloved equines. In this session, we journey through various horse training techniques, delving deep into our understanding of behavioural problems and how we can foster trust with our horses.
The episode turns the spotlight on common concerns like 'girthy' horses or saddle discomfort; getting a softer turn in a side pull bridle; how to teach the correct canter lead; understanding spookiness in an older horse and tips for what to do with a newly born foal.  You'll discover useful strategies, including how to manage lead changes and exercises to create a balance between speed and control.
The conversation shines a light on horse anxiety and paranoia, providing advice to improve their overall well-being. 
This episode makes for an enriching learning experience for those grappling with a 'spooky' horse or simply wishing to deepen their understanding of equine psychology. Tune in to transform your horse training journey today!

Getting Flow + soft Leading with Horses

This weeks Podcast covers mostly leading with insights and tips to improve what is happening to real people and their horses. Advice for leading a very nervous horse who avoids pressure; how to get a mare to think into a bend at a flexion; why a blind horse won't move with her owner on one eye; what to look for with leading pressure; how to help a horse that panics with poll pressure; and how to reduce an initial brace leading forwards.
­­­­­­Australian horseman Mark Langley answers common horse related questions, using techniques that explain the psychology needed to help your horse improve. His calm connected yet highly practical approach works with all horses. 
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Panics + Explosions: Horse Overreactions: How to Help!

How do you help a horse that goes from "anxious gaze"­­­­­­ to "anxious explosive"? And how would you desensitize a horse that is very chilled except when there the slightest thing wrong, like a piece of hay, is under his saddle, which then causes a bucking fit? Mark Langley offers advice for this and explanations to the root cause - suggesting solutions for how we can all help our horses cope better.
Also covered in this episode - why would a horse attack it's companion on the way home but is fine going out? Whether to use a bitless bridle or not? Advice for a horse that won't stand in a trailer; and for another that gets big rubs from the breaching bar.
Australian horseman Mark Langley answers common horse related questions, using techniques that explain the psychology needed to help your horse improve. His calm connected yet highly practical approach works with all horses. 
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How to Reduce Separation Anxiety out Riding

This episode covers Horse Separation Anxiety, or as our expert Mark Langley likes to call it, Connection Disability. Offering some practical solutions to reducing the problems caused by it, this episode has tips in it for horse riders. Also, should a mare in season be in training? And advice for the times when you just have to get a horse loaded in an emergency.
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Explaining some of Mark's Core Training Concepts

In this conversation with Mark Langley, he explains some of his training concepts and how they piece together to form his unique approach to horse training: training their mind as well as their body. He covers Being a Tree, Where to Begin, being Effective, Aggressive Feeding time, Facing up when you don't want them to. It's a great short introduction into some of Mark's philosophy and the complexities of what he is looking for as he teaches.
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Changing a Horse's Mindset: from Disassociating to being Present

This week Mark talks about the physical and mental process he sees happen to horses when they have a shift in their mindset and are suddenly open to learning rather than disassociating or shutting out. He also examines some of the processes that we can do to help a worried horse be braver; and offers advice for anyone disheartened by their training results.
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My horse hates the farrier!

Advice for improving a canter departure that goes all wrong out on trail; managing a dislike for the farrier - how to help improve this; getting a horse used to something scary behind it (not necessarily with desensitizing); and can you use eye contact too much?
This weeks podcast where Mark answers questions from his Online Members.

How to Motivate the Stoic / Disinterested Horses

If you've tried to get a quick, energetic response or a more free flowing movement in a stoic, unflappable horse, you'll know it's not easy to train these horses. Here's how to motivate them - Mark uncovers some myths and sheds light on 2 big factors that influence our horses: Curiosity + Caution.
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Obstacles: How to Get Close to them under-saddle

Mark Langley Horseman talks through his training tips on how to get young and wary horses or older and more fragile horses closer to obstacles whilst improving their confidence. Also, tips on how to get the correct Canter Lead.
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What causes a horse to constantly have its ears back under saddle?

Horseman Mark Langley enlightens us with his knowledge on various horse training questions. This week: What causes a horse to constantly have it's ears back under saddle? How can you help a horse that loads fine but gets worried once the movement starts? And can you produce a high level reining horse using Mark's (not robotic) training principles?
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Getting Self Carriage + light front without driving from behind

How to get a horse to carry itself without driving from behind, as people commonly do. This podcast is dedicated to this topic, and includes tops on getting a horse heavy on its forehand to lift its wither and become lighter, using Mark's techniques.
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