by Jen Byvelds | May 25, 2022 | Blog
Starting horses is always a big topic; there are hundreds of different ways to start horses, but in my experience, there are two ways that set a horse up for success when it’s time to put your first ride on and progress through your training. These two things...
by Jen Byvelds | May 25, 2022 | Blog
Is it possible for horses to suffer from mental illness or autism? My background in human mental health has made this topic quite intriguing for me. A lot of what I do with horses through the Harmony Horsemanship training program brings what I know of positive mental...
by Jen Byvelds | May 22, 2022 | Blog
The number one component of a great partnership with your horse is having healthy boundaries. This is especially true when training young horses. We set boundaries to find our place in the hierarchy and keep ourselves and our horse safe. This doesn’t mean that...
by Jen Byvelds | May 18, 2022 | Blog
It’s foaling season! The foals are dropping, and not all get a great start in life. One foal, in particular, was a little filly that had to be rushed to emergency care to be hooked up to an IV to be given different nutrients. Some issues can arise with a...
by harmony | May 16, 2022 | Blog
Is buying a young horse right for you? What goes into having a young horse? Why would you want a young horse? What qualities should you be looking for, and what qualities are good to have in yourself before you even consider jumping on that boat and purchasing a...
by harmony | Mar 29, 2022 | Blog
Want to listen to this blog instead? Listen in the Horse Happening Podcast, with Lindsey Partridge Are you fast-thinking enough for breeds like a thoroughbred or an Arabian? These breeds tend to get a bad reputation for being flighty, hot-headed, more anxious,...
