Connection Training

Hannah Weston and Rachel Bedingfield have created - online home study courses in positive horse training.

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Reduce spooking on hacks 👀! Plus many more ways to build trust with your horse.

Hear Hannah Weston, @ConnectionTrain, talking to @AmyStevenson1 on the #HorseHour Podcast:
https://t.co/DkNCpcjLN9, or your favourite podcast place!

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This adorable memory is a must-share, isn't this just gorgeous! 😊
India is a very expressive horse, look what happens when Hannah gets her tack..
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#connectiontraining… https://t.co/LehzcuAod0

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Blooper! 😁
"Freckles Goofy Moment!! Haha, I think the canter got a little too interesting!! Freckles having a small bounce! And, back to relaxation before trying again… LOL." ~… https://t.co/pBDfLg0ZvS

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Love this post from CT Coach @suzydeurinck (It's in Dutch, English translation below!)
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"Angst en onderdrukking horen niet thuis in training. Training kan een mooie verrijking zijn… https://t.co/UBv1z6k8Rj

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A connected stretchy trot from Freckles! "Beautiful stretch from Freckles while liberty lunging. This is a great exercise and I incorporate loads of stretching into all the work we do… https://t.co/qEGkpTzAIc

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@ConnectionTrain and Toby sharing some artistic genius! 🎨
"Toby and I with our latest co-creation - I choose the colours and he paints the picture! This pony really is very special 😊" ~… https://t.co/NaGA3LwwkN

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India's first Spanish walk under saddle after a cue-transfer from the ground. Clever pony!
What have you been teaching your horse lately?
"The first time India did Spanish walk ridden!… https://t.co/Dn4IkwqXcZ

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Such a cute (and useful!) behaviour from CT Coach @spellsm 👏🏼
"Handy and helpful! Another great reason to teach tricks with reward-based training. Not to mention how much horses enjoy it… https://t.co/ON6rFPueCI

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"Haunches-in with India. Lateral work is so great for horses, for both their mind and their body. I always teach these exercises progressively and positively so the horse builds strength,… https://t.co/z9wsdVZaFZ

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One from @ConnectionTrain 's visit to hopepastures last week! A very apt sign in the background - we love 'calm'!
"Super day at hope pastures rescue this week. Here, Miriam is building… https://t.co/1mvxJ6OIkf

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@ConnectionTrain and Freckles having some fun at liberty!
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#horsestagram #equestriansofinstagram… https://t.co/PqyScSXNmc

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Concentration face from India!
"This was the first time I’d ever asked for Spanish walk while riding India. To explain what I wanted, I brought her leg target back and used it from the… https://t.co/ij4dVwTBBB

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@ConnectionTrain and Freckles doing some lateral work!
"Freckles loves his lateral work! He enjoys the puzzle as he works out how to use his body in a new way and he seems to enjoy the… https://t.co/Ojp4UHdahi

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CT isn't just for horses! 🦌
Here's CT Coach angelica.hesselius with Vide the reindeer - isn't he gorgeous?!
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#deerwhisperer #connectiontraining #igforequestrians
#horsestagram… https://t.co/i9XQ5TyUgU

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@ConnectionTrain and Freckles during a tackless schooling session!
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#connectiontraining #igforequestrians
#horsestagram #equestriansofinstagram… https://t.co/V4dW9DCCQJ

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"I often get asked about running play with horses - is it good? bad? how do you do it? Running playfully with your horse is fantastic if you both enjoy it. It’s joyful, it’s a great way… https://t.co/kIceVjuNrX

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Love this from CT Coach @spellsm - what gorgeous connection!
"Riding without hands is a great way to hone your skills especially when a measurable objective is involved such as an… https://t.co/hd4JpSEhAf

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@ConnectionTrain & nidhuinnimagery riding in the stubble field! Here's a tip from Hannah about how to keep your horse calm in this situation:
"A great way to help your horse relax and… https://t.co/c1y9bu92og

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@ConnectionTrain and Freckles schooling in the sunshine!
"Collected trot from Freckles in the sunshine! This horse feels amazing to ride as he’s so keen, light and powerful. Love… https://t.co/rTyadblRib

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Hannah and the beautiful India chilling out in the middle of an in-hand session!
"I love both in-hand work for suppling, strengthening and straightening horses and my wonderful WB mare,… https://t.co/opxC2guvAI