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Found 18 Results from Josh Nichol

The Meaning of True Partnership With Your Horse

Josh Nichol explains how achieving that goal requires you to make a sincere effort to meet your horse's needs, not just fulfill your own.
By: Josh Nichol

Josh Nichol: I Prefer My Horses Barefoot – and Here’s Why

Josh finds that his horses are most likely to remain happy and sound when they are maintained with physiologically-correct barefoot trimming.
By: Josh Nichol & Susan Kauffmann

How to Empower Your Horse Under Pressure Through Connection

Trainer Josh Nichol helps you understand the spectrum of pressure and what to do in specific moments when horses feel overwhelmed.
By: Josh Nichol / Kylie Bartel

The Tough Question: Are You and Your Horse a Good Match?

If the challenges presented by your horse seem overwhelming, you can feel frustrated and even afraid. You may need a more suitable partner.
By: Josh Nichol / Susan Kauffmann

Relational Horsemanship with Josh Nichol: The Power of Intention

Josh Nichol discusses the power of “intention” in horse training, and why it’s so important to be clear about what you want from, and for, your horse.
By: Josh Nichol

Evaluating Your Strengths and Weaknesses as a Horseman

Josh Nichol discusses the importance of discovering your strengths and weaknesses as a horseman, in order to become a good leader for your horse.
By: Josh Nichol

Understanding and Achieving Shoulder Balance Under Saddle

In part 4 of his series on self-carriage, Josh Nichol explains the importance of shoulder balance and how to achieve it, starting with a groundwork exercise
By: Josh Nichol

5 Ground Exercises to Help Your Horse Achieve Self-Carriage

Part 2 of Josh Nichol’s series on achieving self-carriage features five simple ground exercises that will improve your horse’s mental and physical unity.
By: Josh Nichol

Using Your Seat and Reins Aids to Help Your Horse Achieve Self-Carriage

Trainer Josh Nichol explains how to help your horse achieve self-carriage under saddle through correct use of the seat, leg and rein aids.
By: Josh Nichol

Self-Carriage: Flexing the Poll is a Key to Good Balance

Part 3 of Josh Nichol’s series on achieving self-carriage looks at how flexion at the horse’s poll is the key to balance and softness.
By: Josh Nichol
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