Mark Langley Horsemanship Solutions for Partnership

S2026E315 - Techniques that Build Trust: Helping a defensive Off the Track horse

Published: April 18, 2026

Duration: 23:38

Weekly podcast offering horse training advice with Mark Langley. Advice for an Off the Track mare who kicks and bites if asked to walk in a circle. She can also pin her ears back defensively with ground work. Listen to Mark's insights on why she is probably like this and how she can he helped using some practical strategies. Discover how to give horses what they really need — a detox period away from pressure and the importance of creating safe, relaxed space. Mark shares practical techniques to build trust, including managing your boundaries with flags, leading with distance, and te...