Meet the hosts. Dale's work with horses focuses on welfare-centered care and training. Ashley is a horse-lover who works in special education with a passion for helping caregivers connect with their children.

We endeavor to have control of our horses for several very important reasons, particularly safety and to have a horse do what we ask.  In this episode we take on how the application of control may work, or not work, when working with horses, other animals, and even the humans in our lives.  

Goals motivate us and give us satisfaction when we reach them.  While there are benefits to setting goals when handling and training horses, there are some pitfalls to watch out for too.  

Finding ways to communicate clearly between two very different species is easier when you find common ground and are clear about what you're saying. 

When you're interacting and communicating with horses and people, you are creating a relationship.  There are many ways we can contribute that will influence how well that relationship works for each of you.