PinnedCorinne McCaffertySimple Ways to Improve Your HorsemanshipAs an equine behaviour consultant, I encounter many people who are desperate to improve their relationship with their horses. Most equine…Jan 11, 2022Jan 11, 2022
Corinne McCafferty3 Words to Give Up to Improve Your HorsemanshipYou might not think too much about the language you use to describe your horse’s behaviour. Many of us are creatures of habit when it comes…Jun 23, 2022Jun 23, 2022
Corinne McCafferty5 Common Misconceptions About Punishment that Equestrians Need to UnlearnIn equestrian culture, punishment is so normalised that many people don’t realise they’re using it. Whenever we try to stop our horses from…Feb 28, 20221Feb 28, 20221
Corinne McCaffertyTaking Care of Your Donkey’s Mental WellbeingLooking after your donkeys’ mental wellbeing is an important part of caring for them. It can also be a fun and creative endeavour, allowing…Jan 11, 20221Jan 11, 20221
Corinne McCaffertyBan the Big LickThe Tennessee Walking Horse is a beautiful, gaited breed of horse that is celebrated for its’ distinctive, high-stepping paces. They’re…Jan 11, 20221Jan 11, 20221
Corinne McCaffertyDonkeys Deserve BetterFor what seems like forever, donkeys have been treated like a bit of a joke in the media and literature. From apathetic Benjamin in Animal…Jan 11, 2022Jan 11, 2022
Corinne McCaffertyMarvellous Mules — lest we forgetYou may know that over 1 million equines fought alongside allied forces in both world wars, but did you know that around 200,000 of those…Nov 11, 2019Nov 11, 2019
Corinne McCaffertyHow horses have changed my lifeI have had my horse,since I was 13 years old. I have grown up with her, navigating the twists and turns of adolescence with her by my side…Jul 19, 2019Jul 19, 2019
Corinne McCaffertyHorses aren’t naughty, donkeys aren’t stubborn, and you aren’t being fair…In my time as an equestrian, too often I have heard people speak negatively about their horses’ character. “He’s a dick”, they’ll say, when…Mar 24, 2019Mar 24, 2019