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Training tips for the ‘Injection Phobic’ horse

This video demonstrates techniques to help horses become more comfortable with handling and potential injections. It focuses on a horse exhibiting extreme fear and avoidance behaviours when approached around the head or neck, likely due to a negative past experience. The video highlights the horse’s fearful reactions, such as rearing, tension, snorting, running backwards, and spinning. It then emphasizes the importance of establishing good general control, including leading, backing up, and responding to pressure.

Happy Worming! Easy Steps for a Stress-Free Experience

In Training and Educational Videos Tags: Acceptance Training, Phobias (Vehicles Livestock Fireworks Injections…), Worms Parasites and Flies, Kelly Marks

In This video I show you how to make worming a much less stressful experience with a “cunning plan” to get Blondie used to the worming syringe. You’ll see how I initially let her sniff it and even seemingly lick it a bit. It’s all about letting her investigate and get familiar with it.

Acceptance Training Techniques For Clipper Shy Horses

In Training and Educational Videos Tags: Acceptance Training, Clipping, Horse Psychology and Learning Theory, Phobias (Vehicles Livestock Fireworks Injections…)

In this video, we’re tackling a common challenge for horse owners: clipping a horse who absolutely hates it! Meet Billy, a lovely chap who usually needs to be sedated just to get the clippers anywhere near him. As I explain, for some horses like Billy, it’s not about being naughty – it’s genuine fear, anxiety, and sometimes even being terribly ticklish that makes clipping a real ordeal.

Head Lowering – Fireworks Acceptance Training

In Training and Educational Videos Tags: Acceptance Training, Horse Psychology and Learning Theory, Phobias (Vehicles Livestock Fireworks Injections…)

Head Lowering – Fireworks Acceptance Training Featuring Kelly Marks

Calming Circles – Fireworks Acceptance Training

In Training and Educational Videos Tags: Acceptance Training, Phobias (Vehicles Livestock Fireworks Injections…)

Calming Circles – Fireworks Acceptance Training Featuring Kelly Marks

Helping Overcome A Fear of Show Jumping Poles Demonstration

In Training and Educational Videos Tags: Acceptance Training, Connection and Communication, Groundwork (Training and Exercises), Horse Psychology and Learning Theory, Phobias (Vehicles Livestock Fireworks Injections…), Show Jumping, Dr Rosie Jones McVey

Join Dr. Rosie Jones McVey and Kelly Marks in this insightful video as they work with Ivor, a lovely Irish Draft horse who’s developed a real fear of poles. Despite being bought as a potential hunter, Ivor refuses to go anywhere near poles, even when they’re simply lying on the ground. This video demonstrates a gentle and effective approach to help Ivor overcome this fear so that he can eventually progress to jumping show jumps.

Ditch Jumping 101 – Gentle Introduction for Young Horses

In Training and Educational Videos Tags: Cross Country / Eventing, Phobias (Vehicles Livestock Fireworks Injections…), Show Jumping, Young Horse and Starting

In this video, we’re taking a look at how to introduce young or inexperienced horses to ditch jumping for the very first time. We start right at the beginning, letting Barney have a good look at the plastic tray you often find at the bottom of competition ditches. Then, we progress to walking him over a flat representation – just some black plastic laid on the ground. It’s all about those small, steady steps!

Horsemanship Essentials – Clipping

In TV Shows and Content Tags: Acceptance Training, Clipping, Groundwork (Training and Exercises), Horse Psychology and Learning Theory, Join-Up, Phobias (Vehicles Livestock Fireworks Injections…), Kelly Marks, Monty Roberts

This episode of “Horsemanship Essentials” demonstrates techniques for helping horses overcome their fear of clippers. Monty Roberts and Kelly Marks guide viewers through a step-by-step process using horses with real fears of clipping.

Horsemanship Essentials – Phobia Of Cows

In TV Shows and Content Tags: Acceptance Training, Dually Halter Giddy-Up Rope and Other Equipment, Groundwork (Training and Exercises), Horse Psychology and Learning Theory, Join-Up, Phobias (Vehicles Livestock Fireworks Injections…), Kelly Marks, Monty Roberts

Horsemanship Essentials – Phobia Of Cows Featuring Kelly Marks, Monty Roberts and Team This episode documents Monty Roberts and Kelly Marks works with Calypso, a Thoroughbred cross Irish sports horse […]

Horsemanship Essentials – Fear Of Tractors

In TV Shows and Content Tags: Acceptance Training, Groundwork (Training and Exercises), Horse Psychology and Learning Theory, Phobias (Vehicles Livestock Fireworks Injections…), Kelly Marks, Monty Roberts

This episode demonstrates techniques for helping a horse overcome an intense fear of tractors. The programme focuses on establishing a strong connection with the horse and gradually introducing the feared stimulus in a controlled manner.

Horsemanship Essentials – Control Of Emotions

In TV Shows and Content Tags: Connection and Communication, Groundwork (Training and Exercises), Horse Psychology and Learning Theory, Phobias (Vehicles Livestock Fireworks Injections…), Rider Psychology Confidence and Coaching, Unhanded and Inexperienced Horse, Kelly Marks, Monty Roberts

Horsemanship Essentials – Control Of Emotions Featuring Kelly Marks, Monty Roberts and Team This episode of “Horsemanship Essentials” focuses on the crucial role of emotional control for humans when working […]

Top Marks – Making It Happen

In TV Shows and Content Tags: Acceptance Training, Connection and Communication, Groundwork (Training and Exercises), Horse Psychology and Learning Theory, Loading and Travelling, Phobias (Vehicles Livestock Fireworks Injections…), Kelly Marks

This episode of “Top Marks” features a live demonstration addressing common horse behavioural issues. The programme showcases gentle, step-by-step techniques aimed at building horses’ confidence and trust to help them overcome specific anxieties.

Top Marks – Being Brave

In TV Shows and Content Tags: Acceptance Training, Connection and Communication, Groundwork (Training and Exercises), Horse Psychology and Learning Theory, Phobias (Vehicles Livestock Fireworks Injections…), Dr Rosie Jones McVey, Kelly Marks

This episode details the efforts to train horses to be brave for different purposes. The programme focuses on acceptance training (desensitisation) with horses to various stimuli and helping them overcome specific phobias through gradual training techniques.

Top Marks – Facing Fears

In TV Shows and Content Tags: Acceptance Training, Connection and Communication, Groundwork (Training and Exercises), Horse Psychology and Learning Theory, Join-Up, Loading and Travelling, Phobias (Vehicles Livestock Fireworks Injections…), Dr Rosie Jones McVey, Kelly Marks

Addressing Equine Fears and Building Trust Through Understanding and Patience. This episode of “Top Marks – Facing Fears” focuses on addressing various behavioural challenges in horses through understanding, patience, and positive training techniques. The programme features demonstrations and discussions around horses with specific fears and anxieties.

Top Marks – Veteran Horse

In TV Shows and Content Tags: Acceptance Training, Cushings Disease PPID and Obesity, Horse Psychology and Learning Theory, Phobias (Vehicles Livestock Fireworks Injections…), Physio Rehab and Complementary Therapies, Veteran Horse, Welfare and Ethics, Kelly Marks

Discover essential techniques for caring for older horses and effectively managing anxieties around vets and injections in this insightful Top Marks episode. Featuring renowned horse trainer and Intelligent Horsemanship founder Kelly Marks, alongside researcher Dr. Veronica Fowler, this programme offers practical, welfare-focused horse training strategies to enhance the well-being of veteran equines.

Top Marks – Trust is a Must

In TV Shows and Content Tags: Acceptance Training, Connection and Communication, Horse Psychology and Learning Theory, Join-Up, Loading and Travelling, Phobias (Vehicles Livestock Fireworks Injections…), Unhanded and Inexperienced Horse, Kelly Marks

Top Marks – Trust is a Must Featuring Kelly Marks & IH Team This episode of Top Marks, titled “Trust Is A Must,” delves into the core principles of building […]

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