Discover how subtle signals from your horse reveal their mindset, and learn the simple shifts that turn dullness into curiosity and confidence.

In this episode, Mark Langley unpacks the mysteries behind horses with appearing "robotic" or disconnected. Is it boredom, stress, fatigue, or a deeper training hole? Or maybe just a sign they need a different approach? You'll learn to read your horse's tiniest cues — ear flicks, breathing changes, and body language — to truly understand what they’re telling you about their feelings and state of mind.

We break down practical strategies to wake up dull minds, re-engage frozen horses, and turn "bad days" into opportunities for connection. Mark shares specific training tactics that foster mental agility. 

Understanding your horse’s internal world is crucial for building safety, trust, and responsiveness. If you're tired of generic training tips that miss the emotional layer, this episode is your guide to noticing what your horse isn’t saying — and turning that into positive, confident behaviour. 

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In this episode of Mark Langley's Horsemanship Podcast, Mark and Jenny Langley tackle common challenges faced by horse owners. From dealing with horses that are uncomfortable with objects on both sides to helping nervous thoroughbreds gain confidence, Mark shares practical tips and insights. Tune in to learn how to build trust and improve your horse's comfort and responsiveness. Whether you're dealing with a trail riding horse that hesitates or a young horse needing foundational training, this episode offers valuable advice for every horse owner.

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In this episode of Mark Langley's Horsemanship Podcast, we delve into the intricate world of horse mindsets and how they can be transformed to solve common behavioural issues. Join Jenny as she discusses with Mark the challenges faced by horse owners, such as scrambling in floats, pulling back, trail anxiety and separation anxiety. Through real life examples and practical advice, Mark explains how looking at a horse's mindset can help solve these situations and foster a calm and connected relationship. Tune in to discover how to empower your horse to be more present and confident.

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Join Mark and Jenny Langley in this week's episode of the Horsemanship Podcast as they look into successful techniques for using ropes in horse training. Whether you're transitioning your horse to long reining or exploring the nuances of belly roping, this episode offers valuable insights and practical tips for enhancing your horsemanship skills whilst understanding where to place your knots. Also, an explanation into the difference between pressure and release and gaining forward through feel.

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In this episode of Mark Langley's Horsemanship Podcast, Mark and Jenny tackle the challenges of training reactive and shut-down horses. From a Shetland pony struggling with freezing behaviour to a standardbred mare overcoming hyper-focus, Mark shares insightful strategies to engage a horse's mind and foster a more responsive partnership. Tune in for practical advice on creating a balanced and open mindset in your equine companions, ensuring a smoother and more enjoyable training journey.

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Join Mark and Jenny Langley as they delve into the art of finding softness in horses and why softness is different from lightness. Listen to understand why softness is the ultimate goal that riders seek; with specific tips to help a hard eyed horse become softer.

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Horseman Mark Langley gives some short exercises for you to do with your horses over winter to help when you bring them back into work later in the year. Plus how you can create personal space with horses that you have spent a lot of time grooming and are very comfortable with you - particularly if you now need to start to train them. Also - explaining what the indirect and direct rein are.

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In this episode of Mark Langley's Horsemanship Podcast, we explore key aspects of horse training, including the timing of aids in relation to footfall, strategies to stop a horse from pawing when tied, and techniques to help a shut-down horse become more responsive. Mark shares insights on achieving a centered mindset in horses and the importance of focusing on their thoughts rather than just their movements. Join us for practical advice and expert tips to enhance your horse training approach.

Mark Langley provides solutions to support horses as well as positive training approaches. His psychological approach fosters soft mindsets and horses active decision making. Gain improvements in your horse through his Online Membership. FREE for 7 days! Membership includes personal support from Mark. Find out more: https://www.marklangley.com.au/join

In this episode of Mark Langley's Horsemanship Podcast, we delve into the intricacies of float loading, exploring why horses may become hesitant to load and how to address these challenges. Mark shares insights on the importance of preparing horses for travel, not just loading, and discusses the impact of float design on a horse's comfort. We also cover practical techniques to help horses manage anxiety and claustrophobia during transport. Tune in for expert advice on ensuring a smooth and stress-free experience for your equine companions.

Mark Langley provides solutions to support horses as well as positive training approaches. His psychological approach fosters soft mindsets and horses active decision making. Gain improvements in your horse through his Online Membership. FREE for 7 days! Membership includes personal support from Mark. Find out more: https://www.marklangley.com.au/join

In this episode of Mark Langley's Horsemanship Podcast, we explore common challenges faced by young, newly started horses, focusing on those that get easily frightened and those sensitive to girth pressure. Mark shares insights from his extensive experience starting over a thousand horses. We also discuss practical techniques for addressing these issues, including the use of belly ropes to help horses control pressure and improve their responsiveness. Tune in to learn how to create a positive training environment and avoid common pitfalls in horse training.

Mark Langley provides solutions to support horses as well as positive training approaches. His psychological approach fosters soft mindsets and horses active decision making. Gain improvements in your horse through his Online Membership. FREE for 7 days! Membership includes personal support from Mark. Find out more: https://www.marklangley.com.au/join