I have zero tolerance for arrogance, but your confidence communicates your leadership to your horse. Create positive associations; for example always be the person to feed your horse and your horse will associate you with something nice (food! Horses are very emotionally sensitive animals so whatever you’re feeling they probably already know, even if you’re not sure yourself!

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i just get him seen by the farrier every 6 weeks even if he doesnt need any work to get him accustomed to it. Working through this series of awards will develop your flatwork skills, improve your position and help you ride with confidence.But it’s our job as leaders to learn how to avoid letting those emotions take the driver’s seat and lead us to do something that will have a negative impact.

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If it’s not horses but humans that are causing you problems in training, this book will also help you to explain the concepts to other people.I guess the farrier saying 'you did not tell me he was still wild' sort of said it all although I hasten to add he did not actually say that to me Morse was on his best behaviour and generally interested in all that was going on and was watching everything quite happily over his stable door. When you always know what’s about to happen next, and how you’ll respond to it, you can feel self-assured in any situation, whether you’re holding the lead rope or the reins. Think he has just been left in a field to mature a bit with other youngsters to play and now sees me as No.