Newsletter July 2018

Newsletter July 2018

Hello Everyone, Winter days here at “Alchemy Place” are mostly really lovely weather for being outside working with horses and I have been able to make the most of this weather and enjoy a lot of time with my horses recently. Working with Avalon (pictured...
Horse Sense Savvy – rug clips

Horse Sense Savvy – rug clips

When doing up rug leg straps – have the clips facing inwards so it is harder for them to get caught on a fence wire if a horse is rubbing up against a fence.
Is your saddle too long for your horse’s back ?

Is your saddle too long for your horse’s back ?

A very interesting article written by Lesley Taylor from BALANCE saddles. This article is not only about saddles but also explains a bit about posture, biomechanics, and understanding HQ engagement. I thought it was very informative, so wanted to share it with you...
Newsletter May 2018

Newsletter May 2018

Hello Everyone, I can’t believe we are up to May already!!! Here at “Alchemy Place” we are having perfect riding weather – just a pity that I have been away teaching and stuck on the computer so much lately that I haven’t been able to...
Four Aspects of Horsemanship

Four Aspects of Horsemanship

Always endeavouring to better explain and teach my learnings with horses, I have found it helpful to think about horsemanship in four different aspects. If we are having a problem with a horse or our training is not going as well as it could, considering these four...