You are very lucky to have this opportunity. Horses prefer being with horses in the wild. The carrot of freedom and self-direction and community of the herd is stronger than anything you have to offer her at this time. I would not feel hurt but rather be overjoyed that I could give my horse this [...]
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Here are some tips on how to connect with your horse on a daily basis so that you can warm up the working bond between you before you ride. 1. Before you get to the barn remember to clear you mind and make a mental outline of all the things you are going to do [...]
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This DVD is designed to awaken your senses enabling you to be truly present and to put you in the right state of mind before you start work with your horse. Through appreciation of the world of horses by viewing this DVD and having a heart-felt connection with your horse, you will strengthen your relationship. [...]
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As every one knows, I had an unusual life growing up in the desert with horses. Our horses were able to run free most of the day in a herd and go where they wished. They were loose and there were no fences to keep them in from doing exactly what they wanted to do. [...]
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If you lead in the moment a horse feels a companionship connection, it inspires a horse to follow your lead like music inspires a dancer to dance. I have focused my life on figuring out how to get a horse to accept my friendship as strong as the friendship he shares with other horses. From [...]
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I’ve often been asked whether wild and domestic horses are the same or different from one another. Here’s my take on it Gifted animal communicators who work with wild animals are focused on making the same connection and follow the same rules of communication that my Waterhole Rituals are focused on. Your connection and leadership [...]
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I like to tie my horses to a post because I think it is a fabulous way to develop a more dependable horse. Before I tie a horse, I prepare the horse how to stand still at liberty on command using the Waterhole Rituals. If it is a foal, I make certain that foal would [...]
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I train all my horses at liberty first using a method I learned from wild horses. Domestic horses live by the same rules and you can create a magentic connection with your horse, where everything is possible in your dance together. Enjoy!  
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When training a horse, there is always a gap between the theoretical and the practical and this can be very frustrating . My advice for this is pretty much always that more time is needed. I can’t overstate the beautiful simplicity of the first Ritual as a preparation for the rest. So, this article features [...]
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Carolyn was unaware that most of this ‘footage’ was being shot. It makes for a great video and demonstrates their connection together as we see Carolyn just having fun with the ever charismatic Panadero. If you are able to watch the first version of the video where you are, then I encourage you to do [...]
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This is another story I want to share with you that I just thought about as I was working on my computer. It was again during my first job in La Jolla, California. As you may recall, I was hired to handle a large training center of hunters and jumpers. What they like to do [...]
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The lesson I would like to discuss today is how our horses behave when they have not been worked on a regular basis. Normally, if we turn a horse out in a big field and just leave him for a week or maybe a month and then bring him back to ride, he will often [...]
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I’d like to start off with an interesting game I thought up. When you are training your horse, you shouldn’t be too interested in his performance. Instead of developing the bond to be able to train your horse, you should use the training to deepen the bond you have with him. The horse will [...]
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  Below is a link to the transcription from the 1st The Path of the Horse Teleseminar Series call with Carolyn Resnick. The 32 page report is free to Members and can be purchased by non-members by going to HorseConscious products. Enjoy!   Members login to view this content. (Not a [...]
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Being in the horse industry as I have, and being a horse lover on my own personal journey, I have seen a lot of personal growth in people due to the impact that horses have played in their spiritual evolution. I have seen trainers grow and change from hardened individuals to philanthropists and students turn [...]
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This is from Carolyn’s original Liberty Training video made in the 80’s and which was used by many, many students to train themselves and their horses. A new DVD version will be due out soon.  
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This article is for those people who enjoy increasing their connection, performance and horsemanship from the direct experiences they share with their horses. If you don’t have a good relationship with your horse, all you need to do is change your viewpoint, step back and start at the beginning. 1. Do what you can do. [...]
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Here is an excerpt from Carolyn’s wonderful book Naked Liberty read by Liz Mitten Ryan. You can buy the book and the audiobook over on the Products page. Enjoy!
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Lots of people have lots of problems with feeding treats to their horse. This video explains the right way to do it and why.  
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I hope most of you had a chance to listen to my call last week on the The Path of the Horse Teleseminar Series. I would like to reflect a moment and thank everyone. Thank you Stormy for hosting and allowing me to reach people on the ways of horses as I hoped I could. [...]
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Here’s Panadero on his seventh ride. See how easy it is to control him when bitless as a result of learning the Waterhole Rituals.  
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This is another story I want to share with you that I just thought about as I was working on my computer. It was again during my first job in La Jolla, California. As you may recall, I was hired to handle a large training center of hunters and jumpers. What they like to do [...]
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This is footage of Carolyn’s long-time friend and student, Robin Gates. Robin is a Certified Trainer in the Carolyn Resnick Method and as you can see, she has a wonderful connection with horses.  
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The story that I am going to share with you is about a horse that you may have seen on some of my videos by the name of Panadero. He is an Andalusian Stallion and he is absolutely just the most expressive horse you could ever wish to meet. Everyday that I went out to [...]
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This is a video from a student in St.Vincent, to whom Carolyn gave phone and email coaching. Get a load of the scenery too!  
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I am going to tell you story about my first job outside of my own business and ranch where I grew up in Indio, California. The job was in La Jolla, California, at a large riding academy and I looked all these beautiful riders there, they were riding hunters and jumpers and I thought they [...]
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Here’s a clip from online radio show Animal Talk Naturally, which is broadcast on Blog Talk Radio. The show is hosted by veterinary naturopaths, Dr. Kim Bloomer and Dr. Jeannie Thomason. The clip features Carolyn and Liz as they discuss such topics as leadership, getting a volunteered performance from your horse, having fun, treats, relationships [...]
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I started thinking about what causes people to abuse horses when the horse doesn’t perform for them exactly like they would like or what causes somebody to overlook the responsibility of continuing to train their horse. I came to the conclusion that the person really does not enjoy the process of training. They don’t realize [...]
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