Mark Langley Horsemanship Solutions for Partnership

A look back on a previous episode in which Mark Langley talks us through a state he finds all too commonly in horses - a shut out or a shut down state, and how you can help them open up again. It's an area he has had considerable success in. To find more about Mark's tremendous horse ability, https://www.MarkLangley.com.au

Discover how subtle signals from your horse reveal their mindset, and learn the simple shifts that turn dullness into curiosity and confidence. In this episode, Mark Langley unpacks the mysteries behind horses with appearing "robotic" or disconnected. Is it boredom, stress, fatigue, or a deeper training hole? Or maybe just a sign they need a different approach? You'll learn to read your horse's tiniest cues — ear flicks, breathing changes, and body language — to truly understand what they’re telling you about their feelings and state of mind. We break down practical strategies to wake up dull minds, re-engage frozen horses, and turn "bad days" into opportunities for connection. Mark shares specific training tactics that foster mental agility.  Understanding your horse’s internal world is crucial for building safety, trust, and responsiveness. If you're tired of generic training tips that miss the emotional layer, this episode is your guide to noticing what your horse isn’t saying — and turning that into positive, confident behaviour.  Mark Langley is a renowned equine educator committed to improving horsemanship worldwide.  Join his Online Membership to see your horse become softer through his techniques: 7 day free trial Find out more www.MarkLangley.com.au/join  

In this episode of Mark Langley's Horsemanship Podcast, Mark and Jenny Langley tackle common challenges faced by horse owners. From dealing with horses that are uncomfortable with objects on both sides to helping nervous thoroughbreds gain confidence, Mark shares practical tips and insights. Tune in to learn how to build trust and improve your horse's comfort and responsiveness. Whether you're dealing with a trail riding horse that hesitates or a young horse needing foundational training, this episode offers valuable advice for every horse owner. Join Mark Langley's Membership to watch over 800 of Mark's training videos. Detailed training, explanations, courses and support helping you at home.

In this episode of Mark Langley's Horsemanship Podcast, we delve into the intricate world of horse mindsets and how they can be transformed to solve common behavioural issues. Join Jenny as she discusses with Mark the challenges faced by horse owners, such as scrambling in floats, pulling back, trail anxiety and separation anxiety. Through real life examples and practical advice, Mark explains how looking at a horse's mindset can help solve these situations and foster a calm and connected relationship. Tune in to discover how to empower your horse to be more present and confident. Access Mark's personal support + learn from his Online Membership Training videos: 7 day free trial, then cancel any time.

Join Mark and Jenny Langley in this week's episode of the Horsemanship Podcast as they look into successful techniques for using ropes in horse training. Whether you're transitioning your horse to long reining or exploring the nuances of belly roping, this episode offers valuable insights and practical tips for enhancing your horsemanship skills whilst understanding where to place your knots. Also, an explanation into the difference between pressure and release and gaining forward through feel. Join Mark Langley's Online Membership: access over 800 training videos and get Mark's direct support.  7 day free trial.

Horse expert Mark Langley gives a quick horse training tip on what length of lead rope to use and when. He describes the ropes that he uses and what he uses them for.

In this episode of Mark Langley's Horsemanship Podcast, Mark and Jenny tackle the challenges of training reactive and shut-down horses. From a Shetland pony struggling with freezing behaviour to a standardbred mare overcoming hyper-focus, Mark shares insightful strategies to engage a horse's mind and foster a more responsive partnership. Tune in for practical advice on creating a balanced and open mindset in your equine companions, ensuring a smoother and more enjoyable training journey. Watch Mark's training videos and improve your horse yourself! 7 day free trial. Suitable for everyone.

Join Mark and Jenny Langley as they delve into the art of finding softness in horses and why softness is different from lightness. Listen to understand why softness is the ultimate goal that riders seek; with specific tips to help a hard eyed horse become softer. To ask Mark your question join his Online Membership - more info here

Horseman Mark Langley gives some short exercises for you to do with your horses over winter to help when you bring them back into work later in the year. Plus how you can create personal space with horses that you have spent a lot of time grooming and are very comfortable with you - particularly if you now need to start to train them. Also - explaining what the indirect and direct rein are. Horse insights from Mark Langley - more available Online. Get his horse training videos and improve your horse yourself! 

In this episode of Mark Langley's Horsemanship Podcast, we explore key aspects of horse training, including the timing of aids in relation to footfall, strategies to stop a horse from pawing when tied, and techniques to help a shut-down horse become more responsive. Mark shares insights on achieving a centered mindset in horses and the importance of focusing on their thoughts rather than just their movements. Join us for practical advice and expert tips to enhance your horse training approach. Mark Langley provides solutions to support horses as well as positive training approaches. His psychological approach fosters soft mindsets and horses active decision making. Gain improvements in your horse through his Online Membership. FREE for 7 days! Membership includes personal support from Mark. Find out more: https://www.marklangley.com.au/join

In this episode of Mark Langley's Horsemanship Podcast, we delve into the intricacies of float loading, exploring why horses may become hesitant to load and how to address these challenges. Mark shares insights on the importance of preparing horses for travel, not just loading, and discusses the impact of float design on a horse's comfort. We also cover practical techniques to help horses manage anxiety and claustrophobia during transport. Tune in for expert advice on ensuring a smooth and stress-free experience for your equine companions. Mark Langley provides solutions to support horses as well as positive training approaches. His psychological approach fosters soft mindsets and horses active decision making. Gain improvements in your horse through his Online Membership. FREE for 7 days! Membership includes personal support from Mark. Find out more: https://www.marklangley.com.au/join

In this episode of Mark Langley's Horsemanship Podcast, we explore common challenges faced by young, newly started horses, focusing on those that get easily frightened and those sensitive to girth pressure. Mark shares insights from his extensive experience starting over a thousand horses. We also discuss practical techniques for addressing these issues, including the use of belly ropes to help horses control pressure and improve their responsiveness. Tune in to learn how to create a positive training environment and avoid common pitfalls in horse training. Mark Langley provides solutions to support horses as well as positive training approaches. His psychological approach fosters soft mindsets and horses active decision making. Gain improvements in your horse through his Online Membership. FREE for 7 days! Membership includes personal support from Mark. Find out more: https://www.marklangley.com.au/join

Perhaps your connection with your horse is fine. Ground work is fine. But when it comes to riding out or riding in new places, your horse's anxiety levels rise. Listen to find out what you can do about it to curb the anxiety and build your skillset. Mark Langley takes us through understanding anxiety and how training can help the anxious horses out on trail. To learn more from Mark join his Online Membership. It's free for 7 days, then just AUD $16.58/ mth. Cancel any time.

Horseman Mark Langley divulges his insights to help with horse training challenges: from whether you should complement your horse ("good horse!"); to knowing when to increase or stop the training program; to helping the sensitive horses and the shut down horses - how do you approach their training?  He discusses the importance of understanding a horse's past experiences, particularly those with negative memories, and how these can affect their current behaviour. Mark emphasizes the need for patience and consistency in training, focusing on simple, achievable tasks to build confidence and trust. He also highlights the significance of creating a calm, focused environment for both the horse and trainer, and the role of voice and body language in effective communication. Use Mark's techniques to help your training: check out his Online Membership with his 7 day FREE trial.

There are many ways to teach a horse to tie up. Mark Langley takes us through how to educate your horse to understand rope pressure and tying up - reducing accidents and trauma associated with tying up. Listen for some great horse training tips. Also - the concept of lifting the wither: what it is and how it helps with performance. Learn more from Mark by joining his Online Membership. Free for 7 days and then an affordable, month by month or yearly subscription. A small but worthwhile investment.

In this episode, Mark Langley tackles a variety of horse training challenges, from managing a horse that bucks during canter transitions to addressing anxiety in tight spaces. Discover practical tips for improving your horse's response to pressure, enhancing their comfort with floating, and understanding the nuances of hyper-flexibility. Whether you're dealing with a young gelding's curiosity or a horse's fear of barns, Mark offers insights to help you build a more trusting and effective relationship with your equine partner. Tune in for expert advice and actionable strategies! For more Mark Langley Training Insights, join his Online Membership. 7 day free trial. 

Join us as Mark Langley delves into the world of equine anxiety and connection. Discover how understanding a horse's natural instincts can transform training methods and build trust. Whether it's the subtle cues of anxiety or the art of guiding a horse's thoughts, this episode is packed with insights for every horse enthusiast. 🐴✨ Listen now to learn what to look for to better understand horse behaviours and transform your approach to horse training! Learn training techniques from Mark through his Online Training Membership. 7 day free trial! Over 800 training videos + his support. Membership starts at just $16.58 AUD/ mth. Cancel / rejoin month by month anytime.  

Mark Langley is one of Australia's most popular horse clinicians. His remarkable training techniques are at the forefront of emotive horsemanship. He has helped many thousands of horses; shedding light on how to solve problems and creating new neuropathways for horses to have a positive future. In this episode, to coincide with the release of Mark's popular clinics for 2026, Mark takes us through what his clinics are about; how he teaches and what he is looking for to make the changes that he does. Book on one of Mark's clinics for 2026

This episode is packed with tips to help every horse owner overcome some common problems with horses. Mark and Jenny delve into: crib biting be cured?; helping a mare who goes down in a float; tips for picking up the back feet; solutions for a fear of needles; how to train a carriage driving horse to stand still; and what you can do when a horse runs off when you take the halter off. Mark offers valuable insights into the psychology of successful training which sets you and your horse up for not only success but a positive partnership. To learn more from Mark’s highly successful techniques, join his Online Membership. 7 day FREE trial

In this episode, we explore effective strategies for enhancing horse handling and riding techniques. Jenny and Mark discuss common challenges such as achieving the correct canter lead, thinking into lateral movement; addressing bit evasion, and improving rein and leg coordination and when to turn a young horse out for a spell after training. With a focus on understanding a horse's mindset and providing practical solutions, this episode offers valuable insights for horse owners. Tune in to learn how to guide your horse towards better behaviour and a more positive riding experience. To learn more from Mark's highly successful techniques, join his Online Membership. 7 day FREE trial