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Those words had no value to me all the years I interacted with the horse unintentionally offering continuous tension- on the lead rope, on the rein, in my leg, etc. There was never any true release of pressure towards the horse (other than during a jump.)
Building the Horse's Confidence and Trust The video (beginning of week 2 with me) is of a 17 yo Quarter Horse gelding who was a stallion until 2 months ago. He'd never been outside a barn, had no horse skills, was very anticipative, and was physically pushy because of his defensiveness towards human interaction.
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What is an Alternative Horsemanship Full Immersion Clinic?
Developed to create various learning opportunities to help equine enthusiasts refine their understanding of equine behavior and communication. Sam includes numerous topics with participants learning while unmounted and mounted, and in individual and group sessions. These safe, fun, and supportive learning scenarios offer an in-depth, full-immersion experience.
Alternative Horsemanship with Samantha Harvey The Remote Horse Coach shares tips for assessment of a newly arrived horse's behavior and recognizing signs of softness or defensive triggers in the equine.
17-year-old Quarter Horse was a stallion until 2 months ago.
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Dear Sam: Horse Help Horsemanship Series Unwanted Horse Behaviors, Resistance, and Responses
Explaining the source and missed equine communication reflects building defensiveness in the horse towards human interaction creating unwanted, resistant horse responses.
Weekly videos on the Alternative Horsemanship YouTube Channel.