BIG news day! I have been busy behind the scenes working on a TOP SECRET dressage app for iPhone and Android…. And it’s finally here! All you need is a Dressage Hero… Introducing the Dressage Hero app. Get the free Dressage Hero iPhone app >> Get the free Dressage Hero Android app >> The new Dressage […] The post How to download the #1 Dressage iPhone & Android horse riding app appeared first on Listenology by Elaine Heney ..read more

Why do we need to learn about dressage & lateral work? How do you collect a horse? A lot of people think that horse collection exercises such as lateral work and shoulder-in are only for those who want to do dressage with horses.  They think it is complicated stuff that will only be used when […] The post The Ultimate Guide to Dressage with Horses appeared first on Listenology by Elaine Heney ..read more

If you’ve ever seen a display of liberty horses at a show or on the TV, you will likely have been astounded by what these horses and their trainers can do. At the very highest level, liberty trainers can work multiple horses as a group, performing incredible routines and tricks, all without the help of […] The post How To Start At Liberty Horse Training appeared first on Listenology by Elaine Heney ..read more

Reading books is a great way to learn new information. For equestrians, horse books provide knowledge about specific training methods, how to fix problems between horse and rider, and general facts about horses. These books can help riders develop their skills and expertise in their own home, creating a better overall connection between them and […] The post Top 10 horse books you must read this year appeared first on Listenology by Elaine Heney ..read more

I was riding Ozzie this morning and my goal for the day was to develop our lightness & softness together. There are two parts to being able to ride a horse successfully.  There is the WHAT you can do. I can trot in a circle I can do a leg yield I can do polework […] The post How to develop an athletic, light & balanced riding horse appeared first on Listenology by Elaine Heney ..read more

Horses bring absolute joy to our everyday lives, and therefore it is no wonder that equestrianism is a source of inspiration to many jewellers. Navigating your way through the online horse jewelry and gift shops can be tricky, as it can be time-consuming to find the perfect online store to commence with your purchase. We […] The post Top 10 best online horse jewelry & gift stores appeared first on Listenology by Elaine Heney ..read more

Why is horse riding confidence training needed? If you talk to riders from just about any equine discipline and ask them what they most need to work on most of all – the #1 answer will be confidence. That could be confidence in their horse, confidence in themselves, but mostly it is in both. but […] The post How to improve your horse riding confidence levels using groundwork for horses appeared first on Listenology by Elaine Heney ..read more

While horse folks enjoy most anything and everything to do with horses, it is a we known fact that when it comes to gift giving, we all appreciate the things that we can use. Depending on the occasion, gender and age of the receiver of course, but it goes without saying that most any product […] The post Top 30 Best Horse Gift Ideas for 2021 appeared first on Listenology by Elaine Heney ..read more

What is equine colic? Colic is a much-generalized term and defined as abdominal pain. Horses are more prone to colic due to their unique intestinal morphology. Mostly, equine colic is associated with intestinal abnormalities characterized by gas accumulation, spasms, impaction, or twisting of the intestinal tract. What are the signs of a horse colicking? Let’s […] The post How to identify the signs of a horse colicking appeared first on Listenology by Elaine Heney ..read more

For those of us who appreciate the value of herbs, the next question is which horse herbs are safe for our animals. Experience has shown that there are several that are beneficial. There are also a few that are fine for humans but not fine for horses. Our first experience involved a horse with colic. […] The post The ultimate guide to horse herbs appeared first on Listenology by Elaine Heney ..read more