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On training, guasha, the horses of the Academy and the fairy tale book Sandeloria. Written by Greetje Hakvoort, in her own words. 14 articles, newest first.

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Training · 7 articles
Greetje riding Nevada in collection
Training6 min read

A look inside my training with Nevada: Airtime & Flow

As you know, there are so many different phases we move through, train through and grow through together with our horses. Each of these processes has its own beauty and brings insights you would never have gained without truly experiencing them, with all the highs and lows.

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Greetje and Nevada in trot
Training6 min read

Change starts with connection, not control: the journey of Nevada and Greetje

From the very beginning, Nevada felt special to me. I first met him at dusk, while he was still living in a pasture with a group of young stallions. The moment I touched him, something felt right. At the same time, I could see that he didn't yet have much expression in his movement.

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Greetje riding a horse in balance
Training1 min read

Riding: improving lightness and balance in the saddle

To reach that point, you have gone through a very extensive preliminary process to ensure that your horse is both mentally and physically prepared for her task. After all of the preparation of groundwork, lunging and work in hand, you can use both the aids as the feeling while riding.

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Greetje working a horse in hand
Training2 min read

Working in hand: improve communication and partnership with your horse

Working in hand is the ultimate way to refine movements. That is therefore the goal of working in hand. During work in hand you use both inside and outside rein, just like during riding.

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Horse in collected trot on the lunge
Training1 min read

Lunging: building contact and connection at a distance

It is a magical feeling when your horse can move beautifully and independently on the lunge line and only needs small cues for support

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Greetje doing groundwork with a horse
Training1 min read

Getting started with groundwork: the Human & Horse Method

Communication and trust form the basis for everything that you do with your horse. Groundwork is a way of helping your horse learn and archieve balance. You can teach your horse to step under his center of gravity. Bending work can help to make this possible, just as lateral movements do.

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Greetje doing groundwork with a horse
Training2 min read

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At Human & Horse Academy, everything revolves around the partnership between horse and human. Our goal is to inspire others and teach them how to create meaningful transformation together with their horse. The Human & Horse method is accessible to everyone.

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