One of the greatest skills of an instructor or trainer is the ability to wait.
The Power of Waiting
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Equine Psychology – Associations
Associations can work for us or against us. For example, a horse could associate the trailer with a negative experience. How do we change that?
A Top-Down Approach to Horse Training
Training and exploring a relationship with a horse is a multi-faceted pursuit. We work on important building blocks, but how about a top-down approach?
Riding “Spooky” – Anxious Horses
Riding or working with an anxious horse can be intimidating, especially if we’ve had a mishap or suffered an injury. It’s important to recognize that when our horse spooks, they’re also struggling with a confidence issue. But as a team, we can work through these struggles together as we build strength in our relationship.
Training your OWN Horse
What we learn in the process of working with a young horse, starting or restarting a mature horse or working a horse through troubles is invaluable. These are the skills that will make you a proficient rider. And the time will come where you’ll have to help a horse or have the opportunity to start or restart one.
Improve your Riding with Liberty
Liberty exercises are fantastic in order to build a trusted leadership connection: a relationship that reaps benefits when you’re in the saddle. What true liberty work really does is cause you to become proficient in speaking the language of the horse and put it to practical every-day purpose.
Eyes and Ears – Part 1
What is the important about the horse’s eyes and ears? How does he see? How can that affect your riding?
Eyes and Ears – Part 2
What is the important about the horse’s eyes and ears? How does he see? How can that affect your riding?
Horse Sense
Do horses have the ability to sense things more easily and accurately than humans, and if so, how? And better yet, can we make use of their abilities? Like the saying goes, two minds are better than one. I’d like to share some personal examples and my thoughts on what I consider an incredible asset offered you by your horse.
Dealing with Troublesome Horses
As leaders, we can teach our horses to deal with anxiety caused by other horses or their environment. What they learn is to release tension under pressure and focus or follow our direction and energy. Throughout this, they build confidence and an ability to deal with high levels of pressure. Thus, their herd problems decrease or disappear entirely, while at the same time their trust in you increases exponentially.