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Learning: how we truly learn and what helps (or hinders) us
Español Deutsch Learning accompanies us throughout our entire lives. From a baby’s first movements to the acquisition of complex skills in adulthood, we are constantly developing. But what does learning actually mean? Why is it sometimes easy and sometimes difficult? And what can we even learn from animals such as…
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Species-appropriate vs. individual-appropriate – what does a horse really need?
Deutsch Español In the equestrian world, the term “species-appropriate management” is commonly used. It refers to keeping horses according to their natural needs: safety, comfort, movement, social contact, access to feed and water, fresh air, and daylight. However, as important as this approach is, an essential question arises in practice:Is…
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The 7 basic needs of the horse – what is truly indispensable
Español Deutsch Horse management is often discussed through concepts, systems, or ideals. However, what is sometimes lost is the most essential aspect: the horse’s fundamental needs themselves. Regardless of breed, use, or management system, there are factors every horse needs in order to live and maintain stable well-being. These form…
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Resilience – Why inner strength is more important than ever today
Español Deutsch Resilience is a term that has been used more and more frequently in recent years—in psychology, in the workplace, and even in everyday life. But what does resilience actually mean? And why does it seem to have become essential in today’s world? What is resilience? The term “resilience”…
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Horses and Kids: 6 Advantages for Children’s Development and Growth
Español Deutsch Contact between children and horses provides a unique and deeply enriching experience that positively impacts multiple areas of child development. Beyond learning to ride, the horse becomes a companion, an emotional mirror, and a powerful facilitator of personal growth. 1. Motor Development: Coordination, Balance, and Perception Working with…
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Horses Are Not Born to Be Ridden…
Español Deutsch 5 Requirements for Creating a Solid Foundation for Healthy Riding Horses are not naturally designed to be ridden. They are flight animals, movement animals, and social beings with complex physical and psychological needs. Their anatomy and behavior are not built to carry additional weight over long periods. However,…
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Equine-Assisted Therapy ≠ Equine-Assisted Therapy
Español Deutsch 4 Approaches – Their Goals and Key Differences at a Glance The term equine therapy, also called equine‑assisted therapy, describes a range of methods in which horses are intentionally used to support people in their physical, psychological, educational, social or personal development. In this context, the horse is…
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The 6 Most Common Mistakes in Horse Training
Español Deutsch Training horses relies on trust, clear communication, and patience. Yet, in everyday practice, many small mistakes occur that can hinder the horse’s learning process or even cause misunderstandings. Often, it is not the horse’s lack of ability, but human habits that prevent progress. The following points highlight the…
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Groundwork is boring!?
Español Deutsch 7 Myths About Groundwork Groundwork is a versatile part of horse training and is practiced in many different ways. Yet its potential is often underestimated, as it is frequently associated primarily with individual exercises like lunging or leading the horse on a rope. In reality, groundwork encompasses a…
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6 Fascinating facts about the Icelandic horse
Español Deutsch A unique breed from the island of fire and ice, shaped by history The Icelandic horse is one of the oldest and most original horse breeds in the world. Over the centuries, its development has been profoundly influenced by Iceland’s geographical isolation, its demanding climatic conditions, and the…