Alternative Horsemanship™ with Samantha Harvey the Remote Horse Coach Articles and Advice Blog: 2024

Refining Ground Work with the Horse

Whenever I show up to work with a horse I go through a mental checklist assessing things such as:

Where is the horse’s mind today?

How is the horse looking/feeling in his postures, breathing, and movement?

What was the feeling or energy he offered when greeting me in his pasture or stall?

Does he seem mentally available as I ask to halter, lead, and stop at the gate?

If I ask for him to change his focus, "let go" of a mental distraction, decrease/increase his energy, step on/at a specific spot, or pause while I "fix" something else, is he getting defensive for my opinions or his he willing to try?

Empathy + Horses 🚫= Weakness

There is a constant human imposition upon each other and horses...

Unrealistic ego-based demands without having accountability as to how a person's clarity of thoughts and intention, quality of communication, adaptability in energy, accuracy of timing, and everyday mindless interactions, are constantly "teaching" horses unwanted responses that people then criticize and chastise the equine for.

Join the Alternative Horsemanship Locals community to watch. Replays available throughout the month.

Horse Maturity- Is the horse too young?

Gentle Reminder...

Although most equine enthusiasts want to do right by their horse, many people are pushed into starting to ride horses at far too young of an age.

Improving Horse Skills

Links of Communication

What does the mounting block, walking out a gate, loading into a horse trailer, crossing over a tarp, or passing through a stream have in common?

None of them are about the actual task. Instead, they can all reflect if there is quality, intentional, specific communication or if one lacks having the tools to present scenarios without overwhelming the horse. Each is an Opportunity to refine first engaging and directing the horse's focus, then asking for adaptable, specific, intentional movement.

Each allows for an Opportunity to help the horse learn how to think their way through a scenario to offer reasonable behavior. Instead, many people are only focused on getting physical compliance, accept mindless responces due to familiarity, or create fear-based participation in the equine.

The horse's physical feedback "afterward"- all reflect what he experienced during the scenario that was presented. Examples: once the rider is in the saddle if the horse immediately moves forward, the horse that rushes after passing through the gate, the horse that unloads from the trailer in a hurry, the horse quickens and shortens his steps across the tarp, the horse lunges across/away from the stream, etc.

But most people fixate on the task, rather than taking the time to initially address and educate the horse how to mentally stay present and be physically adaptable. The following are just a few questions to assess the horse's education and skills:

How does the horse respond to physical and spatial pressure?

Can his mind be directed WITHOUT him moving his feet?

Can different area of his body move independent without a heaviness,
brace or imbalance?

Are there varying degrees in his energy,
When asked to halt does his mind pause with his feet?

Ignoring checking-in with where the horse's thought, or addressing if he is mentally directable- meaning can you redirect his focus from what he initially offered, before presenting a scenario,limits the ability to influence his energy and physical movements.

Asking for movement without engaging the horse's mind creates a, "Let's see what happens," or a unintentional challenging of the horse to get "it" right, rather than using previously established "tools" to help the horse think, search, and try, with fear.

Even if a horse begins unsure or is in a new situation, if he is offered communication that has value to him, it can be a confidence-building, learning opportunity.

Without that support, scenarios can quickly escalate into a stressful and overwhelming event for both the horse and human that can lead to defensiveness in future learning.

Imagine each thing you ask of your horse is one small link in a "chain" of events. If you are hopeful or "waiting" to see what the horse will do, you are leaving it up to him to take over and decide how he will physically respond.

If you intervene after the fact, it creates a critical interaction causing defensiveness in the horse and diminishes his willingness to try in the future.

Meet Peggy. (Re-Post shared by follower.)

Peggy is the skeletal remains of a polo pony mare that was euthanized due to dangerous behavior. It was said that she, and I quote, "was trying to kill people".

Human Emotions and Horse Problems

Emotions have been "high" here in the USA... and the residual effects will remain. Some folks are feeling very confident, while others are devastated. Either way, many equine enthusiasts "seek refuge" in spending time with their horse as a reprieve from politics, daily life stresses, and the future unknowns...

Question:
I decided to have stables built and they are now ready for my horses to use. The ex-racer will be fine as he is used to being stables, but the other horse has not been stabled for many years! I am worried he will refuse to go in the stable he gets anxious and skittish when walking through gates as well. How can I make him feel safe and encourage him in this task? I have been leading him to the stable to allow him to look at the space but now I need to introduce him to actually entering the stable without getting frightened or panicking.

Answer:
I have lost track of how many folks have built their horse a barn, that the animal has refused to go into. Multiple aspects need to be considered and addressed that influence the "how" you help the horse work through concern.

November Livestreams

Equine enthusiasts are often focused on task accomplishment without having a foundational understanding of how the quality and timing of their communication affect the horse's future willingness, adaptability, and try.

Join the Alternative Horsemanship Locals Community to participate in this 2-part horse learning series in the November Livestreams.

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Horse Considerations... Task Fixation Haltering

We've talked about how the "ride" begins when you think about going for the ride, and learning to "leave" reality of daily stresses and demands behind as you show up to be with your horse.

I've mentioned the Conversation starts with how your horse approaches you to be caught, whether in a stall or pasture, which is a great time to assess his mental focus and "tells" you what you might need to address before you even catch him.

Recognizing and Addressing Avoidance

If I asked what is the horse in the picture doing? Most people would say, "Standing there."

Their answer would be looking at the horse's physical lack of hoof movement.

There have been multiple very experienced, "well-trained" horses that have participated in recent clinics (all are obedient, but tension-filled, hypersensitive, hyper-responsive, and avoid humans if given the choice.)

An interesting discussion has accompanied working with them to "reawaken," re-educate, and rebuild trust, when addressing old triggers and giving them "new" clarity and quality during human interactions. This then allows for teaching relevant skills, with curiosity replacing the fear, thought replacing anticipation, and soft, intentional movement replacing tension-filled reactions.

The Illusions of the Safe Horse

Many people I meet judge the horse based on how the equine's behavior makes the person feel (safe, scared, confident, anxious, etc.) rather than having any acknowledgement or understanding of the animal's communication to learn how to decipher what the animal is experiencing in real-time and howthat will affect his future behaviors.

This leads to a lot of "he seemed fine" moments followed by excessive, dramatic, reactive, or even dangerous behaviors.

Illusions of the Safe Horse: Avoidant Horse Behavior

Horse Learning- Mindset

Dear Sam: Horse Help Horsemanship Series

Horse Learning Mindset

Horsemanship and Horse Rider Tips - Recognizing how one's perspective and mindset affect the quality of the equine interaction. Addressing commonly overlooked horse learning opportunities that either build the human and horse's confidence, trust, willingness, and adaptability or increase their defensiveness.

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Horse Learning- Mindset adjustment

There comes a point...

Horse Learning- Making Changes

Too many people tend to hurry in life and often the same applies to their horsemanship.

Decreasing the stress of hauling horses

Decreasing Stress when Hauling Horses

As the weather starts to cool and the animals begin to grow their winter coat, I take it as my cue to make preparations for heading south. Packing is like a chess game with the weather and logistics... timing is everything.

Every spring and fall I make the 1,400 mile drive from either the Mexico to the Canadian border, or vice versa. I'll have anywhere between four to 10 horses, dogs, cats, and some years, even chickens! I've been making the journey for 20+ years...

One of the big stress contributors for people hauling horses is due to a lack of preparation in multiple aspects.

Sometimes not "having" the thing you need while traveling with horses, or the stress of how well a horse will load or haul, perhaps concern about towing a trailer, etc. Whatever the case is, everyone, can always prepare better to decrease and diffuse the stress levels in the horse and themselves by building up to the actual haul by addressing each aspect involved in increments...

Though there are many aspects that I could address- here are my top 5 suggestions to make it a smooth experience:

LEARN how to drive your rig (empty.)

That means you should feel comfortable understanding your tow vehicle's turn radius, practice driving in stop-and-go traffic and learn the time it takes to slow down a vehicle hauling live weight, as well as learn how to back your trailer.

I can't tell you the amount of stress alleviated by those who are comfortable driving because they have put in enough "practice" hours to feel confident to navigate traffic, tight turns, and backing up.

Go use the neighbor's field, practice in an empty parking lot, use a competition facility. Have someone with you that will NOT (i.e. probably not your spouse/partner/or good-intentioned-know-it-all-horse-friend)stress you out.

Know your route- and alternative options- regarding refueling, overnight layovers (for horse and humans) and stay current on weather conditions.

I know Google can seem to be a godsend, but if you're anywhere remote, so often there is no coverage and you really don't want to be sorting out on your phone while driving. You also need to know your options in case weather becomes a factor (example, as I drove through one 300 mile stretch in Montana once, there was a bad blizzard, the highway was literally shut down, and there was NO other route option without a six-hour detour.)

Google isn't always accurate. Yup. It's true. So I suggest to folks always have an "old school" back-up (but current) map in hand, write out contact info, addresses, etc. for layovers so that you can double-check, especially if having to make unexpected route changes.

Learn how fast you go through fuel when hauling the trailer so you can learn to plan where and when you'll need to refuel. Yes, we've all done it at least once in our lives, but to be stuck on the side of the road, waiting for road services to bring you gas can put a real damper on the trip. Plus, if you're in remote locations, there may NOT be options at every town to refuel or stations may close early depending on the day/time

Practice Loading and Unloading your Horse-

In very awkward places. That being said, first get them confident to load in general. But then you might take them to a horse event where there's lots of noise, chaos, and distraction.

I remember decades ago, the stress of hauling horses that had issues with loading, and always wondering if something happened, and I had to unload, would I be able to get them loaded again with ease. Many people experience this. Not fun to carry the mental stress and safety-wise, if you had to unload and reload, you need a horse that feels confident in the trailer, irrelevant of the circumstance.

BYOB- Bring your own bale...and anything else helpful.

So many times people don't bring enough feed, water from the regular source the horse drinks from, grain, salt, etc. Whatever you might need, bring it... Whether it may be Bute for an older arthritic horse or water laced with electrolytes, do not rely on refilling water at gas stations, or limit the feed you bring expecting the trip will only take a certain amount of time. Things happen, sometimes there are delays. The least stressful thing you can do is keep your horse on the same feed regiment and have access to water that "smells like home." Though your horse may not quite eat or drink as much as usual, having the option to consume familiar food and water increases the chances of them staying hydrated.

Rest stops and Layovers... Are for RESTING

The horse is walking the entire time the trailer is moving. Whether you stop for gas, for a rest or layover, leave your horse alone. I can't tell you how many times I've watched folks "stretch" their tired horse by moving and moving them around. Let them be still.

And finally here are my personal TOP must-haves in an easy-to-access place:

Knife- whether for hay or anything else

Baling twine- it can seriously secure ANYTHING

Duct tape- another "cure-all" for the unexpected

Equine medicines & Emergency kit

Spare Halter and Lead Rope

Manure fork

Cash- you never know when the kind citizen helps you out in an unexpected scenario or the auto shop does a "closed hours deal" to help get you on the road faster. Most layover facilities prefer cash payment too.

Healthy Snacks and Water for you

Great music playlist or some interesting book on tape

Change of clothes, with layers for unexpected weather

Headlamp - with charged batteries

Roadside Assistance membership

Phone Car Charger

There is, of course, a lot more I could add, but this will give you a good jump start... I'm going to get back to packing.

Horse tips & Motivation

"It is okay that you aren't the horse trainer, your horse still recognizes your efforts."

A while back I was discussing with a long-time clinic host, the evolving journey of self-growth folks unintentionally experience as they strive to become better partners for their horses.

Horse Learning Skills

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Hurricane Helene Horse Help

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Horse Skills Tips

"Letting Go" to Feel of the Horse

Learning to ride and becoming clear in the mechanics of aid usage to communicate can be a challenge in itself. It is also what a majority of folks limit their riding goals to. The experience tends to focus solely about the human feeling "success."

But for those seeking connection, balance, and fluidity, they have to physically "let go" of any gripping, holding, bracing, making, leveraging, blocking, or constantly driving the horse with pressure.

The willingness and connected feel of the horse comes from "letting go" of containing him to feel his feedback, acknowledge it without criticism, and address it, without it becoming a fight.

The "with-you-ness" of the equine partner- where the rider feels they have options to ask anything at any time- and horse offers to willingly try without fear- comes from the human mentally "letting go" of or replacing hopeful, passive, reactive communication with having mental presence and proactive interaction with the equine.

Finding the peaceful, calm, quiet, and softness in the horse experience comes from the human "letting go" of their emotional chaos, anticipation, and distraction before they are ever in proximity to the horse.

"Letting go" of self-imposed or society's have-tos, allows for unexpected Opportunities to arise that often become some of the most valued and trust-building experiences for both the human and the horse.

Ask the Trainer: Difficulty Leading Horse & Respect on the Ground

Horse Behavior Question:

Say that I am taking my horse out of a pasture (through a gate) or leading my horse around. If my horse becomes spooked or just misbehaves (bucking, kicking out, rearing, and running ahead of me, hard to control), what EXACTLY should I do in that situation? How should I control my horse? Should I turn them in a tight circle or back them up? I am clueless!

Please note the October Alternative Horsemanship™ Livestreams will both be on the same weekend of the 5th & 6th, 9 am pdt.

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Horse Skills Refinement Opportunities

Horse Skills Refinement

So many everyday horse interactions lead to mindless patterns that unintentionally teach the equine unwanted responses, avoidance, and defensiveness toward human communication. Taking that extra minute or changing the path can allow for a check-in opportunity to assess (and address) the horse's mental, emotional, and physical state. Do so, is what contributes to developing reasonable, adaptable horses.

The sorrel horse arrived a few weeks ago chaotic, anticipative, tension-filled, and defensive towards human communication.

Mindful vs Mind Full Horse Interactions

Anticipation...in the human

A common challenge many equine enthusiasts face is struggling with the anticipation of "what will happen" when with their horse.

There is a fine line of being aware of your surroundings, and things that are occurring at the moment, but to also not fixate on these and the potential outcome.

Horse Learning

"People can only meet you at the depths in which they meet themselves," The Art of Noticing

I find this amplified in observing those on "the horse journey." The availability of a person curious and committed to learning, searching, trying, and experimenting to improve their horse skills is relative to their current mental and emotional state.

Same with their choice to neutrally acknowledge and believe the horse's feedback reflecting holes in his education or triggers in what he experiences during human interactions. Seeing it as insight of where or what to address to help the horse through defensiveness or fear... or the more common approach of quashing and critiquing his communication, because of how it makes the person feel.

Subtle Horse Behavior- can you recognize the difference? Alternative Horsemanship™

If you haven't checked out the Remote Horse Coach video catalog lately, you might do so to see the latest horse behavior courses, webinars, and classes.

Recognizing subtle horse behavior with Alternative Horsemanship™

If you haven't checked out the Remote Horse Coach video catalog lately, you might do so to see the latest horse behavior courses, webinars, and classes.

The Search - Engaging the Horse's Mind to create willing Behavior

In Conversations with the horse we are asking them to mentally "search" for what is being presented, and then to physically act upon those thoughts.

It could be a variety of scenarios, such as for them to find a specific location to stand in while they are loose in the pasture/stall/round pen, it could be for them to stand in their "box," (what I define as the imaginary, spatially respectful distance near us,) as we ask them to wait. It could be maintaining a soft feeling on the rein as we ride, it could be the horse tracking straight on an imaginary "line" we visualize.

Horse Skills- The Check-In by Alternative Horsemanship™

Improving Horse Skills - The Check-In

I often encounter people who are surprised or overwhelmed by their horse's responses. There tends to be a major gap in the human's perception of when/what/how things have occurred rather than an understanding of all the ongoing, continuous equine communication that was ignored, overlooked, or criticized and how the animal's feedback would "tell" the person what behaviors were coming next.

In trying to help people become more aware and considerate of what the horse was experiencing during human interactions, I came up with the idea of the "check-in."

In human terms, think if you were walking and someone familiar tapped you on the shoulder from behind. Your focus would be drawn to them, you might slow or pause your behavior, and you would probably engage in conversation to hear what they wanted. But if it was someone you were unfamiliar with or distrustful of, you would respond very differently. The latter responses are how I see many horses act toward people.

The Check-In is a "tool" for both the human and horse to develop that offers a consideration, and acknowledgment of one another.

Initially, it may be done at the halt, but later it will occur as movement continues whether the horse is being ridden or worked with from the ground.

Reminder Saturday September 14th 9am pdt join me for the Adaptable Interactions Livestream in the Alternative Horsemanship Locals Community

Helping the Horse with Worried Eyes

Question:

"Hi Samantha,

The other day you talked about stress showing around the horse's eyes.

I recently bought & watched your "Reading the Horse" series, and it helped me get better at seeing more subtle signs of tension sooner. It's really helpful. Thank you for making those videos available!

This is my boy Ernie. He's a Belgian. He is a wonderful sweet friendly guy in his early teens.

He's a PMU foal from Canada, and we got him when he was 2. His job is to be a pet and ride just for fun. He has 2 acres to wander about and he has 3 horse friends with him.

He seems like he really wants to please. And he worries. The pic of his worried face is an extreme example of his "worried eyebrows". I took it right as something that bothered him happened nearby.

My concern is that he looks worried quite often. In your videos, you talked about the type of horse that will keep his emotions in until suddenly he can't. He has never reached that point, and I would like to support him better so he will not reach the point of being overwhelmed.

What should I be doing to support him and help him build confidence? I try to be gently clear and consistent in everything I ask of him, but I'm sure I can get better. I want him to feel confident and enjoy his life."

Pain - the Unacknowledged Frequent Contributor to Unwanted Equine Behaviors

Many horses and humans live with pain to varying degrees on a daily basis. If you've ever been injured or have ongoing pain, think about the all-consuming feeling and emotional state the pain triggered in you.

Horse Training Tips with Alternative Horsemanship

Horse Training Tips

Teaching the Horse to Learn how to learn, think, search and try, while building his confidence, willingness, and adaptability.

Horse Behavior- What do you see?

In this horse learning video in the Dear Sam: Horse Help Horsemanship Series, take the opportunity to practice your horse behavior assessment skills. Watch the short clips of a newly arrived horse's behavior and then learn from Alternative Horsemanship™️ The Remote Horse Coach's analysis of things to notice in the horses feedback, reflecting their mental, emotional, and physical state, "telling" the human how they respond in future scenarios.

Horse Behavior Video Assessment Courses by the Remote Horse Coach

Join Alternative Horsemanship™ the Remote Horse Coach as she shares unedited first session assessments of working with a 10-13 year old horse, breed unknown, past unknown. Offering voice-overs to explain how the real-time assessment occurs, what to look for in the horse's feedback, recognizing patterns, and much more.

Initial Assessment 3-part series focuses on

Spatial Awareness
Defensive Behaviors
Physical Triggers

First Pasture Session - The 3-part series focuses on

Spatial Communication
Halter Help
Directable Leading
Bonus video- After the Session

Horse Training for obedience or building skills?

What does the mounting block, walking out a gate, loading into a horse trailer, crossing over a tarp, or passing through a stream have in common?

Below are some basic questions to ask in regards to your horse’s health.
I suggest keeping a horse health journal making note of diet changes, farrier care, odd behaviors, etc. It can be used as a future reference point to learn from and find what works best for the horse.

I often hear people talking about how it feels like they're guessing with their horse, they don't know where to start, or they don't know where/why things fall apart, creating unwanted equine behaviors.

The goal of this 2-part livestream is to help adjust the human perspective on how they observe the horse. Then to connect how their Observations can lead to developing Adaptable horse skills, to address the equine in both a real time and relevant manner.

Observation Opportunities

Sept 7th 9am pdt

Adaptable Interactions

Sept 14th 9am pdt

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How do I help my horse?

Dear Sam: Horse Help Horsemanship Series

How can I help my Horse?

In this horse learning episode, Alternative Horsemanship the Remote Horse Coach shares insight into answering the common question of, "I want to do things better with my horse. Where do I start?"

Click the link to watch on the Alternative Horsemanship YouTube Channel

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Preparing the Horse for the Farrier

Preparing the Horse How not to Hurt the Farrier

Two big challenges for many horse owners are trailer loading and having their horse stand well for the farrier.

The Horse's Maturity - Physically, Mentally & Emotionally

Young Horse Riding & Training

Gentle Reminder...

Although most equine enthusiasts want to do right by their horse, many people are pushed into starting to ride horses when the equine is still very young.

Detrimental Patterned Human & Horse Interactions

Changing the pattern in the small day-to-day interactions can be a great Opportunity to safely assess Holes in your Horsemanship, refine, communication, and build trust.

If there are any "holes," it can be a safe time and place to start changing up the Conversation, refining influencing thoughts, without the equine getting overwhelmed. All in preparation for future unfamiliar situations.

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Honest Horse Conversations & Considerations

Everything I had been working for my entire life seemed to have come crashing down.

My belief system, values, the approach and perspective in how I viewed the horse.

Horse Training Problems, Questions & Learning

Dear Sam: Horse Help Horsemanship Series

Feeling stuck on your horse learning journey? Feeling like you don't know what to do during the horse interaction? Unsure of the cause creating unwanted horse behavior? Join Alternative Horsemanship Remote Horse Coach in this episode discussing problems of perception that many horse owners struggle with.

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Horse Skills Help Self-awareness Tips

For people who are new to my teaching and training theories, there are many questions and frequently a great deal of pondering and brooding as folks start to question “the way they’ve always done things” with their horses.

Horse Tips - Connecting the Groundwork with the Riding

Connecting Groundwork and Riding

One of the challenges in offering instruction is to communicate clearly with students AND horses. As I overhear, read or watch many “horse training” sessions/clinics I find that there’s a general lack of “connection” in the student’s ability to understand how the “here and now,” especially in how the quality of their ground work is, relates to their future ride.

Horse Training Help- What is Missing?

Dear Sam: Horse Help Horsemanship Series

Horse Training : What is Missing?

Alternative Horsemanship Remote Horse Coach discusses common overlooked basics in the horse's and human's equine-related learning, leading to unwanted horse behaviors.

Click the link in the comments to watch on the Alternative Horsemanship YouTube Channel.

New videos are posted every Friday.

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Tips for Improving Your Horse Skills

Tips for Resetting your Breathing and Releasing Tension at the Halt

(Mounted or Unmounted)

Without realizing it, many riders hold their breath quite frequently when interacting with or riding the horse.

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Horse Training Tips & Task Accomplishment

As much as the clichés are laughed at, there is usually an inkling of truth that they are based on.

The horse's behavior and responses often reflect whatever the human's current mental, emotional, and physical state is.

Will the horse's training last?

Dear Sam: Horse Help Horsemanship Series

Will the horses training last?

In this horse learning video, Alternative Horsemanship the Remote Horse Coach shares insight into consideration to help your horse maintain what he's learned with the trainer. Discussing overlooked aspects during the horse's training along with the horse trainer's communication and teaching the owner.

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New videos are posted every Friday.

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August Alternative Horsemanship Livestreams

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Pressure & Release - Building the Horse's Trust

Horse Rehab, ReEducation & Training

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Horse help: Pressure and Release Part 2

Pressure & Release Part 2

The reality is that many riders feel like they are begging for the horse to acknowledge them. Other folks’ approach is to “make” the horse do something through physical dominance; this fuels the horse’s defensiveness. Then there are riders who learn to work “around” the horse, limiting what they ask of them to avoid potential resistance or conflict.

Horse Help : Pressure and release… Part 1

Pressure and release…

The missing language of a quality partnership Part 1

A majority of unwanted horse behavior stems from the animal responding with defensiveness towards any form of pressure. Spatial and physical are the most common types of pressure people use to communicate with horses. If there is a physical resistance and mental distrust towards pressure, this can lead to a wary partnership between horse and human.

I've recently received a lots of inquiries from equine enthusiasts interested in learning, refining, and building their horse-related skill sets, but who are unable to attend in-person horse lessons or clinics.

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