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Why groundwork?
Before I even think about riding, I would like to have a well-balanced horse in front of me that can carry itself in walk, trot and...
Nina Husmann
Oct 22 min read


Natural gaits
What does it mean to maintain natural gaits? It would mean maintaining the healthy walk-trot-gallop in its natural patterns and rhythms...
Nina Husmann
Sep 241 min read


Breeding
Yay! I am making important new observations with my fillies. First, I want to share how happy I am that a friend of mine is letting me...
Nina Husmann
Sep 122 min read


What does it mean to adapt to the horse's pace?
I can best explain from my own perspective what it means to adapt to the horse's pace. In this case, I mean the pace of development. How quickly a horse develops into a riding horse, or at best into a healthy, long-lived and well-groomed riding horse, depends on my abilities as a person and trainer, but also on the basic condition of the horse, the level of training and, last but not least, on the horse's conformation and breed and its abilities. ...
Nina Husmann
Apr 211 min read


Biomechanics and coffee
This time we will delve a little deeper into the health and limitations of the spine and how we as owners/trainers of horses can implement healthy strategies into daily training. ...
Nina Husmann
Feb 251 min read


Self-determination yes or no?
What does it mean if I give my horse self-determination in everyday life?
Don't worry, this is not synonymous with a loss of control, but rather encourages the horse to be allowed to communicate its needs.
Nina Husmann
Feb 122 min read


Secondary aids
Would you like to make progress in lunging and then take your new experiences into the saddle? I am currently creating some videos for you so that you can try out these exercises at home at any time. In these videos we teach the first steps in using the secondary aids (the primary aid would be the seat).
Nina Husmann
Oct 23, 20241 min read


Endless loop
The repairs and improvements on a horse facility never end. Do you know that feeling? You're doing a job, and while you're doing it, your eyes are fixed on at least ten new places and corners that also need work.
Nina Husmann
Feb 12, 20241 min read
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