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What do you reccomend, who do you reccomend? I've explored many types:

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Kick Start a Healthy Life – 10 Tips you can Start Today

By Lindsey Forkun BScN, PHN

1)      Eat more…

Is Your Horse a Partner?

By Lindsey Forkun, www.LFEquestrian.com

There are many different styles of training and working with horses. Some people fawn over their horses with praise and affection, others take a more military style approach with defined boundaries and little affection, and most people fall somewhere in between.

Natural horsemanship professes a balance of boundaries and praise. Horses that…

Natural Horsemanship in the Grand Prix Ring – is there a link?

By Lindsey Forkun, www.LFEquestrian.com

Natural horsemanship is a training phenomenon that has been gaining popularity all over the world. Primarily it seems that mostly Western riders and pleasure riders are the ones to pick up this new technique, but what about the English and Jumper riders? What about in the Grand Prix Show Jumping…

10 Tips to a Healthier You, Tip 9



Get Rid of Trans Fat – trans fat is just plain awful and extremely artery

clogging. Health Canada recommends that you avoid more than 0.5g per day. Trans fat is in a lot of

processed and prepackaged foods, but it is also in a lot of butter and

milk products. Check labels carefully and avoid this artery clogging fat

that will kill you in time. …

Let's Talk Natural Horsemanship -

with Amy Millar, Stacey Westfall, McLain Ward, Leslie Howard, and more!

What are people saying about natural horsemanship? Does it have a place in the Grand Prix ring?

Grand Prix show jumpers like Amy Millar and Leslie Howard, reining champion Stacy…

10 Diet Tips to a Healthier You, Tip 7



Check the Portion Sizing – many people get confused with portion sizing

and overeat with their meals. Restaurants are especially bad and will give

you servings that give you what you need in one day, all in one meal!

Once you have introduced your horse to a variety of things, it is important to try and give the objects a purpose or make them part of your play.

This is were you get to be creative and think of ways you can incorporate your ground and riding cues into challenging games that can test your communication, build confidence, and ultimately build a better…

10 Diet Tips to a Healthier You, Tip 5:



No snacks before bed – did you know that sumo wrestlers will eat right before they sleep to help add weight? Do you want to look like a sumo wrestler?

If not, then avoid eating before bed because your digestion really slows while

you sleep. Try to avoid late night snacks before…

Some horses are naturally braver than other, and some horses tend to be fairly skittish and flighty. Horses can become more confident when they are exposed to many different things – when they associate positive

experiences with the different objects/ environments.

Getting your horse to touch different objects is one way to build confidence. Provided the…

10 Diet Tips to a Healthier You, Tip 4:



Food + TV = NO – When you eat and watch television it is easy to over eat

because you aren’t really paying attention to your food. You can often sit down with a bowl of snacks and before you know it you have eaten the whole thing. Distractions are not good while eating, and it is best for you to be aware of what you are eating. That doesn't mean you need to intently focus on your food, but…

As a protective and great leader, it is also your job to provide a focus to your partnership. Everything you do should be because you provided that focus or goal. Your focus can be as simple as ‘lets graze’ or

more complex like ‘lets perform alternating flying lead changes.’

No matter what you choose for your focus, you need to know what you are doing, and your…

2. Protect Your Horse:

While protecting yourself and your space, you need to protect your horse. This means protecting your horse from any human, animal, or objects that could hurt him.

This responsibility starts as soon as you enter the paddock – you need to make sure that no other horse…

10 Diet Tips to a Healthier You, Tip 3:



Add Vegetables to Your Day - Start by adding one more vegetable to your day until you reach more than 5 servings of fruit and vegetables per day. The adult recommendation from Canada’s Food Guide is 7-10 (7-8 servings for females and 8-10 servings for males) servings. Vegetables have a…

10 Diet Tips to a Healthier You, Tip 2:



Add Fruit to Your Day – Start by adding one more fruit to your day until you reach more than 5 servings of fruit and vegetables per day. The adult recommendation from Canada’s Food Guide is 7-10 (7-8 servings for females and 8-10 servings for males) servings. Dried fruit like raisins or prunes contain a lot of nutrients but they won’t fill you up the way fresh fruit will. Fresh fruit contains…

Trust is absolutely crucial when working with horses. You need to trust your horse, and your horse needs to trust you.

Your horse needs to know that you will keep them safe and only ask them to do things that they are capable of. You need to trust that your horse can act like a partner and be…

10 Diet Tips to a Healthier You: Tip 1

Becoming more fit for your horse has many benefits and will allow you to do more with your horse both on the ground and in the saddle. You will also get the health benefits of reducing your risk of many chronic diseases and cancers.

Becoming more fit involves a good diet and physical activity. These tips will help you get started with a good diet.One new tip will be posted each week until…

Become More Fit for Your Horse

By Lindsey Forkun, RN, PHN, BScN

Have you ever gone to see your horse, and afterward thought “hmmm that could have gone better”?

Have you ever considered how your…

5 Easy Exercises to a Calm and Confident Jumping Horse

There are many reasons why horses might be rushing or refusing fences. To review the most common reasons for horses rushing and refusing fences please read my article 'Rushing and Refusing Fences' by…