Reading Horse Behavior- What do you see?

 Do you assess the horse's behavior after the session? 

This horse whose past is not completely clear has experienced enough aggressive training that he is highly defensive toward people. He would appear very "sweet" (as long as you had a treat) and come over and impose to be caught... But once he realized there was no food, he'd leave and avoid all human interaction.  If he was troubled on the lead rope, he'd either stop and lock up or bolt off. This is after the second session out in the field. I find a lot of folks want to "see" the immediate warm-and-fuzzy moments with the horse, without seeing the horse learn to work through their anticipation and old coping/default behavioral patterns. This is a good opportunity to practice reading the horse's behavior.

If you're curious about in-depth horse behavior (which is the foundation to every quality equine partnership) please visit The Remote Horse Coach video catalog and click the "Horse Behavior" category at the top of the page.

Horse Learning- Giving you and your horse a gift

 

I've recently had quite a few older horsemen reach out in response after seeing some of the videos I have been posting, sharing "what" it can look like when we offer the horse time to think, search, and try. It has been the stimulus for private conversations with equine professionals worldwide as they struggle with their teaching abilities to convey (i.e. get owners to believe and commit to) the "how" to offer/give oneself permission (and the horse) time to observe, learn, experiment, try, process, grow, and evolve on their horse-learning journey.

Improving Horse Skills & Refining Communication

 

Why are you doing "that"?...

Catching the horse that way...

Grooming the horse in that place...

Mounting on that side...

Leading on that side...

Starting the ride in that direction...

Working on that specific movement... 

Distance, Online, and Remote Horse Learning

 

I started coaching remotely long before Covid existed. 

Self Reflection Opportunities Improving the relationship with our Horse

I find during these stressful times, self-reflection in the emotional struggles folks are currently experiencing can also be applied to better understanding the challenges they may also be facing with their horses.

Horse Help- Supplemental Horse Training

Samantha Harvey Remote Horse Coach assists riders in transforming their equine partnership. Her direct and specific support offers realistic and empowering strategies. It can supplement your current riding program or be used to build a foundation. She teaches skill-sets to address mental strategies, translate and address horse behavior or issues, and how to overcome hindrances in achieving riding goals.

*Fear * Trauma *Competition Anxiety *Lack of goals *Bullied by your horse *Reactive Horses *Disrespectful Horses *Improving Your Bio-mechanics in the Saddle *Building Confidence in Yourself and Your Horse * Improving your horse's attitude * Creating Trust in your Horse *Interpreting Behavior


Individual Programs- Group Memberships- Daily Support- Weekly LIVE Videos with Q & A

Your choice, your program, your budget.
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