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Horses: Your Roadmap to Success What does success in your horse life mean to you? We seem to still live in a world where winning, without consideration of the road taken to get there, is evaluated. What if human athletes were beaten, tied up, locked up and any other number of training methods that we use on horses without batting an eye? Is winning alone really something to be celebrated if harm is done to another living being to get there? Sadly, this is what we see at most levels, from the Olympics to the local barns, cultivated by lack of awareness, lack of care and lack of good quality education on how to preserve our horses' well being in ridden work. If you have any kind of "niggly" feeling that what you are being told to do is not quite right for you and your horse, then you are probably right! Being a good rider and confident advocate for yourself and your horse can be challenging in a horse world that is steeped in dominance based theories of training. If you are questioning whether or not you are on the right path, then this bundle of courses and case study might be just what you need. Basic bodywork techniques for owners, Basic Groundwork Exercises for Owners and the case study of Nancy, a senior horse, by our top notch duo from Slovenia Katja Porenta and Alja Kisilak, can offer you a holistic insight into the many facets of training/rehabbing that are critical parts of good horsemanship. Learn more about why and how this educational package can open up a new world for you and your horse. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/enrYFSnu

Welcome to Trainer Tuesday! Each week we ask trainers a question and gather their answers for you. These trainers have a range of experience, backgrounds, and focus points of their programs, so the answers have as much variation as you would expect and also probably much more similarity. This week’s question posed is: What is one non-riding assignment you have given your students recently? Here are their answers: “I have them do one thing, excluding riding, every week that teaches them something about a horse. It can be vet related, training, watching videos online of some of the top riders, etc. When they’re walking in the lesson I’ll ask, ‘what did you do, outside of lessons, to make yourself a better rider/horse person this week?’ At first, I got a blank stare from them. I explained, ‘there is NO WAY on earth that I can teach you everything you need to know about horses, showing, vet care, etc. If you want to become good, you need to educate yourself!’ Then I explained how I got to be ‘the smartest person in the world’ (a running barn joke) by reading everything (and that was before Google), going to every symposium, joining 4H, watching horse shows, asking my vets questions, etc.” -Jennifer Pigue https://lnkd.in/dnJ5pC7H

Horses: Your Roadmap to Success What does success in your horse life mean to you? We seem to still live in a world where winning, without consideration of the road taken to get there, is evaluated. What if human athletes were beaten, tied up, locked up and any other number of training methods that we use on horses without batting an eye? Is winning alone really something to be celebrated if harm is done to another living being to get there? Sadly, this is what we see at most levels, from the Olympics to the local barns, cultivated by lack of awareness, lack of care and lack of good quality education on how to preserve our horses' well being in ridden work. If you have any kind of "niggly" feeling that what you are being told to do is not quite right for you and your horse, then you are probably right! Being a good rider and confident advocate for yourself and your horse can be challenging in a horse world that is steeped in dominance based theories of training. If you are questioning whether or not you are on the right path, then this bundle of courses and case study might be just what you need. Basic bodywork techniques for owners, Basic Groundwork Exercises for Owners and the case study of Nancy, a senior horse, by our top notch duo from Slovenia Katja Porenta and Alja Kisilak, can offer you a holistic insight into the many facets of training/rehabbing that are critical parts of good horsemanship. Learn more about why and how this educational package can open up a new world for you and your horse. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/e2Cg-hQf

Can you imagine a training approach that’s as unique as your connection with your horse? It's called Progressive Horsemanship. And it's at Amazing Horse Country in 2024. https://loom.ly/UW9t-EM #progressivehorsemanship #horsetraining #relationalhorsemanship #celebrateuniqueness

Have you taken one of our webinars? The Dog Trainer's Crucible has a number of on-demand webinars to help you learn about dog training and behaviour, running a dog training business, and teaching clients. We're always adding new content, so don't forget to check in to see what's new at the Crucible! https://lnkd.in/gXpRaBQ4 #dogtrainer #dogtrainingcourses #dogtrainercourses #dogbusinesscourse #dogtrainerscrucible

I was signed up to run a half-marathon on Aug. 12th (tomorrow) in LA. Then my brother-in-law died suddenly in June & I totally forgot about it. If it weren't for the email reminder to complete check-in last night, the day would have come and gone without me noticing. And not only did I forget about it but I stopped training for it entirely. Like I've gooooone rUnNinG, but anyone who's run a race before knows that running more than a 10k without intentional training is kind of...... insane. In the past 6 weeks, I've run just a handful of times. My diet has been mostly candy and Costco rotisserie chickens #balance... The moral?: I am nottttt prepared to run 13.1 miles tomorrow. But I am going to do it anyway. Will it be fast? No. Will I walk at times? Sure. Will it suck? Most likely. But self-esteem is built by stacking pieces of evidence over and over that says "You are who you say you are. You do what you'll say you'll do. You're capable of what you set your mind to." I want a mountain of undeniable proof that I keep my promises. Especially to myself. So this is my effort to rebuild after what has truly been a heartbreaking and exhausting summer. Sometimes you just do the thing, even when it's really hard, or you feel unprepared or it feels intimidating. Keeping our promises to ourselves builds self-trust. Self-trust fuels self-esteem. Self-esteem is something we can fall back on when things get hard. And the cycle repeats. ♻️ **This is not advice. Do not try this at home. I am not suggesting anyone should run any distance without training. It is not wise. I do not recommend it. :) #perserverance #habits #running

I often get questions about distance and pace for our group runs, and I totally understand the curiosity. The truth is, we've got a variety of paces and distances, and with our limited 605 Running Company staff, we aim to make it a fantastic, yet personalized experience for everyone. We kick off and wrap up at the same spot, taking full advantage of the bike trail. It's an out-and-back route, so you get to choose your own pace and distance. When I'm hosting a group run, I'm there from the start, looking after your belongings, and cheering you on at the finish line. For me, the group run is all about service - serving our awesome runners! I'm here to greet you, introduce you to fellow runners, share some laughs, provide information, whip up some coffee, and ensure you're fueled with snacks. It brings me immense joy to get to know you and support you during your run. While I can't run the miles for you, I can create an environment that celebrates your dedication to running in our community. The magic happens when more people join in! Bring a friend, make a friend, or invite a friend. The key is to carve out time for the group run. If you're concerned about pace, trust me, there are likely others with the same thoughts. Take a leap, join the group run, and spread the word. I'm confident you'll forge new connections, and soon, distance and pace won't be sources of fear or anxiety anymore. Let's make each run a celebration! #Run605 #GroupRunJoy #RunningCommunityLove

I love working with trainers on how-to and horse training philosophy articles! Want to read the "Confident Rider" column in Horse & Rider Magazine? Check out the latest that I wrote with Jonathan Field Horsemanship here: https://lnkd.in/ggG7PkPr #freelanceremuda #katebcreativetx #horsemanship

I was back in the Blue Mountains at the weekend with my partner in helping her train for an ultra marathon in December (she is doing the 100k with me as suport crew and I'm in for the 50k the day before). Since I joined Partners in Performance two years ago my eyes have been opened to the value of structure in solving problems. In this case the problem statement could be loosely described as. Athlete wishing to complete a 100k off road ultramarathon in the Snowy Mountains on 8th December in under 16 hours (or thereabouts), finishing without injury (toenails don't count) with a smile on face for part if not all the event - ie it should be really hard at times but also fun. In setting up the training plan we look at the key levers. Time available (weeks before event, hours per week available for training, potential big training days or even weekends away at the course event), training modalities (long trail runs, easy aerobic runs, stair and hill reps, strength, cross training particularly bike rides and swimming), equipment (shoes, backpack, poles, clothing, head torches, thermals), nutrition options (bars, gels, real food, testing in training what you're looking to use on race day), accommodation (budget, proximity, facilities) and travel options (how long before to arrive, who to stay with, shuttles to race start), aid station strategies....the list does go on. This weekend was 40k point to point with me playing driver to drop off and pick up - plus some running along the way (in the above list it would come under big training day plus also crossing into the areas of nutrition and equipment checks. It worked a treat. 40k of hills in just over 4 hours and a big smile at the end. I may get one of our consultants to formalise on a Powerpoint with appropriate storylining. #partnersinperformance #lifeatPiP #managementconsulting #careers #careersatPiP #joinPiP #ultrarunning (photo is actually me but it's a great one of the track). Thanks @shane.