Horse Behavior- Reviewing the Release by The Remote Horse Coach

Reviewing The Release

As with everything, there are many interpretations when it comes to the terminology associated with horses. I try to be clear and precise in the words that I'm offering, but there still can be a gray area in the human student's understanding. This often comes from their level of awareness, background, and unintentional anticipation/expectation of their mind "getting ahead" of wherever they are currently at with their horse.

Alternative Horsemanship Horse & Rider Webinars- Online Equine Learning

All NEW 2022 Upcoming Remote Horse Coach Webinars - *Building Confidence in Horse and Rider Jan 22 *Horsemanship Help: What am I missing? Feb 5 *Pressure Points: Unintentional human communication Feb 19 Click the link to learn more https://bit.ly/HorsemanshipWebinars

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Understanding Equine Behavior: Message in the Muzzle by Alternative Horsemanship

Message in the Muzzle

So many people are drawn to constantly want to touch or be close to the horse's muzzle area as it seems to provoke emotions in the human.
I have found one of the easiest ways to assess the horse's current mental, emotional, and physical state is reflected in how he holds his muzzle.

• Are there wrinkles and worry lines above the nostrils or below the bottom lip?
• Are the nostrils flared, is one held larger than the other, are they elongated and narrow, or look like they are inflated?
• How fast is his breathing, when at a standstill? Are his breaths quick and short?
• Is the bottom lip wrinkled up, and held with tension, or soft and hanging?
• Is the area in general quiet and relaxed, or is there a lot of movement in the horse's upper and lower lips?

As you start to refine what you're noticing, watch for how quickly changes in the horse's emotional state are reflected in the physical tension or softness in the muzzle area.

Have you noticed any patterns or behaviors when working with your horse and what he displays in his muzzle area?

Dear Sam: Horse Help Horsemanship Series *Rarely Discussed Challenges & Realities Horse ownership

Dear Sam: Horse Help Horsemanship Series 

*Rarely Discussed Realities of Horse Ownership 

Alternative Horsemanship with Samantha Harvey addresses the rarely discussed realities of horse ownership and many of the things that horse owners struggle with. often feeling isolated and the challenge of finding quality horse help.

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Alternative Horsemanship Spring & Summer Clinics 2022

 

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Join her at the Oakzanita Ranch winter/spring series in Descanso, CA, audit the ALL-NEW Demo Daily clinics in Idaho, and participate in the Full Immersion Horsemanship Clinics at The Equestrian Center, LLC.

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Horse & Rider Confidence- Bad Weather Opportunities

 Weather Opportunities 

 Often when weather conditions and circumstances are out of our control or are not ideal, we tend to shy away from spending time with our horses to avoid potential conflict or issues.  I find some of the most successful learning situations are when our surroundings are less than ideal.