Claustrophobia in horses is a natural response. When we try to contain horses in any way, we actually increase their anxiety.
Category: Horses
The JenkuMethod: The Pros and Cons of Food Rewards in Horse Training
A lot has been said about the pros and cons of food rewards in the training of horses. Looking at it from the inside out, may provide a different perspective.
The JenkuMethod: Reward Nothing
The more we reward horses for doing nothing, the more they will want to do nothing and more importantly: they will learn to relax.
The JenkuMethod: Uncovering the Mind/Body Connection in Horses
Conventional riding tends to think of the horse only as a physical being or a physical vehicle, telling it what to do without recognising any thinking or feeling or acknowledging the horse’s mind/body connection.
The JenkuMethod: Understanding the Importance of Monocular vision in Horses
By understanding the concept of monocular vision in horses, riders can help their horses to perform better by training them to become more ambidextrous.
The JenkuMethod: Right hind leg jab in horses
The right hind leg jab in horses happens because of natural asymmetry. Perfect symmetry is very rare in nature as every breathing creature…
Stress & the Immune System
There’s the age old saying of ‘prevention is better than cure’, and that is exactly what supporting the immune system does.
Managing Horses In Hot Weather
As the UK recorded its hottest day of the year this week, how should we be managing our horses in the hot weather?
Supplementing for the Competition Season
Did you know that the rate at which your horse breaks down nutrients and converts it to energy is dependent upon the amount of activity they do?
Tales of joint supplements and a horse with Arthritis
Joint supplements for horses with arthritis are often a hot topic of conversation across social media, with owners making claims…