5 min Quick Training Tip: How to help a horse settle in a new barn
Expert horseman Mark Langley gives advice to help a horse settle into a new barn.
Jul 09, 2025•5 min•Season 2025Ep. 275
Mark Langley Horsemanship Solutions for Partnership
Mark Langley horse training tips with a unique psychological perspective. Answering REAL horse training questions with practical and compassionate solutions. Help and advice on how to overcome common horse problems in a way which doesn’t use dominating and damaging techniques but influences their mindset and sets you up for long term success and partnership.
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Helping Horses with Problem Scenarios: Hates training and aggressive to catch
Horseman Mark Langley gives training advice to help with some problematic scenarios: helping a horse that stops and strikes in a trailer; a horse that has lost confidence and now hates training; a horse that pops in a little buck with the canter transition and how to catch an aggressive horse that is used to treats. Mark offers a Value-Packed Online Membership Subscription for those keen to advance with his renowned techniques that are at the forefront of Emotive Training. 7 day free trial: www....
Jul 05, 2025•41 min•Season 2025Ep. 273
Tips in a nutshell: what length of lead rope?
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.
Jul 03, 2025•6 min•Season 2026Ep. 272
Helping to make horse training more Positive: ways to soften an obedient mare
Horseman Mark Langley explains how to soften an obedient mare; how to help a shut down horse that isn't moving under saddle; and how to help a pony who got a fright in one particular area see that area as positive. Mark Langley teaches his innovative horsemanship training around the world - showing people how to read horses better so that we can train for a higher learning response, meet and correct their emotional needs. He transforms horses to help them and their owners find softness and a pos...
Jun 21, 2025•22 min•Season 2025Ep. 271
Troubles with food aggression? Or loading?
In this episode, horseman Mark Langley takes us through solutions for a variety of horse problems: from stopping a young horse that always rolls; understanding a mare in heat and training impacts; advice for a young horse to be kept or separated from his mother; loading that has got worse; and advice for a horse with food aggression. Mark Langley has trained horses and people all around the world. He is renowned for his innovative approach to horsemanship which considers a horse's emotional need...
Jun 14, 2025•32 min•Season 2025Ep. 270
How do you train your horse to mount on the offside?
Horse training techniques from Mark Langley, a renowned expert in understanding horse's on an incredibly deep level to provide practical solutions that not only transform horse's ability, but also help them to have less problems. This week, Mark provides training tips to set horses up to be able to be yarded alone at an event away from home; and how to train a horse and ourselves to mount from the offside. Learn more of Mark's valuable insights that are changing horses through his Online Members...
May 31, 2025•17 min•Season 2025Ep. 269
Problems transitioning to or maintaining a trot or canter? There's a reason for this
I am often asked why a horse can't transition easily into a trot or canter; or can't maintain it. There are different reasons behind the cause of this - listen to find out so you know how to train to help them. Interested in learning more? Access over 800 training videos helping your horse to connect, understand and process better. 7 day free trial! Find out more
May 24, 2025•26 min•Season 2025Ep. 268
Exercises + Training to Build Fitness under saddle
Ideas to get your horse fitter through good Education based Training. Mark Langley provides solutions to help horses by changing their behaviours. He has been dabbling with his unique insights into expanding a horse's emotional capacity to take on information, for decades. Access ALL of Mark's Training Videos FREE for 7 days! Membership includes asking Mark a Question + sending him a Video for feedback Find out more: https://www.marklangley.com.au/join...
May 17, 2025•6 min•Season 2025Ep. 267
Mark's Horsemanship Clinics: What does he actually do?
Horseman Mark Langley is renowned for his Horsemanship Clinics which fill months in advance. What is is that he looks for in horses as he assesses them and their owners needs and how does he train? Listen as he talks about a recent intensive clinic.
May 10, 2025•23 min•Season 2025Ep. 266
A deep look into training that can help Anxious horses
This week expert Horseman Mark Langley talks about ways we can help horses who get very anxious: an off the track standardbred mare and a gelding that was shut down. A fascinating and insightful look into how anxiety effects many horses but how it can be turned around. Mark Langley specialises in helping horses through education: creating new learning mindsets and assisting them with confidence through his clear, calm and highly thoughtful training. To keep learning from Mark's unique approach, ...
May 03, 2025•34 min•Season 2025Ep. 265
Advice for horses that get a fright: techniques for settling + building confidence
Mark talks through training techniques to help a young mare that can spin when a kangaroo jumps out; and for a young mare that is reluctant to go near a river bank where a predator disturbed the herd. These techniques are usual for all horses as they help to set them up to have more confidence in your leadership and guidance as well as in knowing what to do when their instinct is to get out of there. Learn more from Mark's vast experience through his Online Training Videos. 7 day Free Trial!...
Apr 26, 2025•27 min•Season 2025Ep. 263
Reducing Anxiety on a beach or when horses destinate
Does your horse get anxious in a new place? But fine otherwise? Learn some training insights and tips from expert horseman Mark Langley to find out how you can stop this from happening! Mark Langley provides solutions to help horses by changing their behaviours. He has been dabbling with his unique insights into expanding a horse's emotional capacity to take on information, for decades. Access ALL of Mark's Training Videos FREE for 7 days! Membership includes asking Mark a Question + sending him...
Apr 19, 2025•29 min•Season 2025Ep. 262
Is Backing Up Bad? Is a Buck Anxiety or an Opinion?
Lots of questions in this episode! You might have seen some discussions recently in the horse circles around backing up...is it really bad? Plus, advice for a mare that is constantly in season; training tips for a mare that doesn't like being touched; how to counteract a drift under saddle; training suggestions for a horse that refuses to lead and if you are working on passing the shoulder. Finally, is a random buck at an event anxiety or just an opinion - and what you can do about it. Full of h...
Apr 15, 2025•45 min•Season 2025Ep. 264
Training Advice for Horses that Refuse to Move: out on trail or stuck in the arena
Mark Langley provides solutions to help horses by changing their behaviours. He has been dabbling with his unique insights into expanding a horse's emotional capacity to take on information, for decades. This week: advice for horses that are reluctant to move forwards - perhaps in the arena or when they leave their mates or they just won't go in the arena. Instead of increasing the pressure on them listen for practical training tips that will help your horse to process + be happier to move more ...
Apr 05, 2025•40 min•Season 2025Ep. 260
Tips for ensuring your horse is ready to be trained out & about
People often ask us about how to help reduce or stop a horse panicking when it is out on trail. Listen for some training tips to check that your horse is able to cope with distractions outside - and so that it is set up to be trainable outside - first. Also in this episode - how to navigate Carriage Driving with the principles I use; helping a flight response pony to search; and how best to introduce a bit. Learn more from Mark Online through his resource-packed Online Membership . 7 day free tr...
Mar 31, 2025•36 min•Season 2025Ep. 259
Should you take your Horse to other Clinics & Trainers? The Conflict that can Happen
Can you take your horse to another clinic and just not do some of the exercises? Will it really matter if you do? And a look into helping one mare who is being trained in ways that are likely to be making her difficult to move forwards. Mark Langley provides solutions to help horses by changing their behaviours. He has been dabbling with his unique insights into expanding a horse's emotional capacity to take on information, for decades + has helped 1000s of horses around the world. Just for you!...
Mar 22, 2025•26 min•Season 2025Ep. 258
Strategies to help with a Testing Horse + one that looses focus at the trot in a lunge
Horses can be pushy, and despite our best efforts, it can be hard to get them to keep off us at times. There are tricks though to being more effective - not just what you do - but how you do it. Mark Langley gives us some insights in this episode. Also - how to maintain focus in the trot at a lunge....or perhaps not. Listen for Mark's advice on this area. Mark Langley has helped 1000s of horses across the world. Just for you - 7 day FREE trial to learn his in-depth training that encompasses psyc...
Mar 15, 2025•23 min•Season 2025Ep. 257
Understanding heavy horses: Reducing the Lug
In this episode Mark provides some tips and insights into heavy horses. He helps provide some answers for a 17hh mare that can drag people; + a Clydesdale that is anxious and anticipatory. Also - should a horse be allowed to blow off steam or should all work be controlled? Marks psychological insights and clear explanations are designed to help all horse owners understand their horses better, to provide positive solutions. For more training tips + info head to www.MarkLangley.com.au/join get his...
Mar 08, 2025•31 min•Season 2025Ep. 256
How to help Horses Manage Themselves: Turning Stress into Softening
Mark Langley provides solutions to help horses by changing their behaviours. He has been dabbling with his unique insights into expanding a horse's emotional capacity to take on information, for decades. This week, Mark explores how we can educate horses to manage themselves especially for situations we cannot recreate at home (like a race or a big event). He reveals the results of his training and the noticeable impact it has had on his young trained horses which have shown far less stress than...
Mar 01, 2025•19 min•Season 2025Ep. 254
Advice for Reducing Brace in Specific Movements: faster transitions + collection
Mark Langley provides solutions to help horses by changing their behaviours. He has been dabbling with his unique insights into expanding a horse's emotional capacity to take on information, for decades. This week: Helping a young horse go faster into forward but without resistance and brace; and advice for a horse that is learning collection and elevation but still has a tight jaw. Learn more direct from Mark through his Online Training Membership which offers videos + support. FREE for 7 days!...
Feb 22, 2025•22 min•Season 2025Ep. 255
Helping Damaged + Rescued horses Cope better
Mark Langley provides solutions to help horses by changing their behaviours. He has been dabbling with his unique insights into expanding a horse's emotional capacity to take on information, for decades. This week: Advice for a horse that used to be a barrel racing mare and now falls apart when asked to trot; and practical tips for an older rescue horse that doesn't respond well when there are new people or people that don't understand her sensitivities. Mark also provides insights into the caus...
Feb 15, 2025•27 min•Season 2025Ep. 253
All About the FLAG! How to use it effectively
Mark Langley provides solutions to help horses by changing their behaviours. He has been dabbling with his unique insights into expanding a horse's emotional capacity to take on information, for decades. >> This week: All about Flags: how we can use them wrongly/ appropriately; and tips for when your horse reacts negatively/ or is unreactive to a flag. Learn more direct from Mark through his Online Training Membership which offers videos + support. FREE for 7 days! then it's just $20 AUD/m...
Feb 08, 2025•47 min•Season 2025Ep. 252
What you can do when your Horse Isn't Happy about being Caught
What you can do when your horse obviously isn't happy about being caught. Maybe they are slightly aggressive or negative towards you. Maybe you notice they are different when you have the halter in your hand. All of this can be changed! And Mark Langley sheds light on why this might be and what we can do in this episode. Join MLH Online to gain Mark's Support + Training Videos: Grab the 7 day free trial at www.MarkLangley.com.au/join
Feb 01, 2025•19 min•Season 2025Ep. 251
When is it best to Expose a Horse to New Things?
You might have heard people discuss when a horse should be exposed to new things: when they are young and their minds are more flexible or perhaps when they are more mature. Which is it? Also - how to help a horse to feel good about training? Even mine! Plus, tips on what to do to bring a horse back into work and can an older horse feel okay about the trailer? Mark Langley explains all in this useful Podcast packed with Horse Training Tips that help horses to Learn and improve with Confidence. M...
Jan 25, 2025•29 min•Season 2025Ep. 250
Helping Re-Educate the Trained Horses
Expert Horseman Mark Langley helps provide Effective, Emotive Training Solutions for horses. This week: learn how to Help the Trained Horses. Mark answers questions on: a 16 yr old stick horse who is now racey & fights the bit; a 10 yr old who struggles in the back up; a horse who is more anxious in the arena than in the forest, especially at a faster pace; and a horse who won’t wait quietly in a trailer. Find out how to help all of these situations! To keep learning from Mark, Join his Onli...
Dec 15, 2024•33 min•Season 2024Ep. 249
My thoughts on Clicker Training
A look into Clicker Training: how it works; the benefits and downsides; what to watch out for; and a comparison to other general horsemanship training practices which commonly use negative/ positive reinforcement. Listen to hear Mark Langley's insights into his thoughts on it and how to use it if you are going to. Mark offers a wealth of knowledge that sheds light on the psychology of helpful horse training. If you are interested in expanding your understanding of horse training that incorporate...
Dec 07, 2024•27 min•Season 2024Ep. 246
Help for horses that won't move / go in the direction we want + Obstacles
Horseman Mark Langley tackles a range of horse related training questions: this week a look into helping with parts of his Challenge Series; understanding how to help a horse that won't move forwards into a trot and training tips to correct a horse that will only go in the direction it wants to go in. Plus, advice for helping a horse over a working equitation challenge - the bridge. Mark supports many horse owners around the world through his weekly podcasts, answering their direct questions. Jo...
Nov 30, 2024•38 min•Season 2024Ep. 245
How to Know when to Stop Training or Keep going?
This week Mark Langley offers his expert advice on how to know when to stop training your horse - they just aren't getting there - or when to keep going to get them through and past that point. Mark is known for creating mental shifts in horses to change the way they cope: today he addresses the complexity surrounding this. PLUS, how to keep your horse flowing or moving freely (ground or under saddle) without constantly nagging, driving or increasing the pressure. Some practical tips to keep a h...
Nov 23, 2024•30 min•Season 2024Ep. 244
Help with Girthiness + Picking up Feet!
This week Mark addresses 2 really common problems that people ask us about: Girthiness and Feet. In this episode, Mark Langley provides emotional explanations behind girthiness (and anxiety) and sheds light on practical ways that we can help change this and help horses to feel less worried when we handle their feet - it's all in the training that we provide! Join MLH Online to learn more: over 600 training videos that offer Emotive Support and Positive Progress. Get the 7 day free trial and chec...
Nov 16, 2024•35 min•Season 2024Ep. 243
How Our Training Can Influence how a Horse Feels about us
In this week's episode, Mark Langley guides us through Helping the Nervous Horses to come out of their shell and trust us: how we can create a shift in their mental acceptance of us, leading to confidence and a desire to communicate - rather than always being wary of our energy. Also, specific training advice for horses that are getting distracted with leading (pawing or rearing around other horses); how to help horses coexist in a paddock together and all about nosebags. Mark Langley is a promi...
Nov 10, 2024•43 min•Season 2022Ep. 242
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