by janesavoie | Oct 30, 2012 | Motivation
You know that horses are flight animals, right? I’m sure you do. It means that we naturally run away from danger. Our size and our speed are our best defenses, so we like to RUN when things get scary. Humans have this amazing ability to do things in spite of...
by janesavoie | Oct 30, 2012 | Motivation
I’m a wolf in a yellow coat. Okay, maybe not, but my ancestors were wolves and that cellular memory is still very much inside me. If cornered or challenged, I can bring out my wolf stuff and scare the pants off of just about anyone! Just look at these teeth! Of...
by janesavoie | Oct 16, 2012 | Motivation
Love is a verb. Love is active. Jane knows that love does wonders for your winning attitude! You can’t hold a negative thought when you’re in a state of love. Horses show love by scratching each other’s backs and guarding each other while we nap. We...
by janesavoie | Oct 16, 2012 | Motivation
Dogs understand love more than any other creature. We are born to love! You can treat us unfairly or be mean to us, and we’ll forgive you. We don’t like being treated poorly, but we can see beyond your actions and love you anyway. Dogs are the embodiment...
by janesavoie | Oct 8, 2012 | Dressage Tips
No matter where I travel, the most frequently asked questions I get are, “How do I put my dressage horse on the bit…and how do I keep him there consistently?” This concept baffles many riders. My hope here is to simplify the process for you by explaining how to give...