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Struggles on the Horsemanship Journey Part 1 by Alternative Horsemanship

Group member statement:

"It can be isolating...and I sometimes feel like an island. I struggle at times with feeling frozen in place, being afraid that I am not “enough” or don’t know enough to move forward with my geldings for fear of making mistakes and backsliding in their progress, or more importantly, breaking the trust I have been building. I am concerned that I may lack clarity at times with them because I get into that frozen space. I feel like we make progress…and then I start to question myself constantly. It’s hard not having a coach I can go to with questions and concerns. "

How often do you assess what you are bringing to the equine partnership?

Do you recognize how your mindset influences your emotions?

Or how your emotions affect the quality of communication offered to the horse?

Do you ever get frustrated with the horse's responses (or lack of) without acknowledging how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are being mirrored in the equine?

June Alternative Horsemanship Livestreams

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Fearful, Anticipative, Spooking Horse Behavior Help

Dear Sam: Horse Help Horsemanship Series

Fearful, Reactive, Spooking horse behavior

Discussing how many horse training approaches can reinforce the horse's fear. Tips and insights into building trust and try during equine interactions, creating safe and reasonable horse behavior.

Click the link to watch on the Alternative Horsemanship YouTube Channel

Confidence or Tolerance: Understand Horse Behavior

Confidence- just because a horse is going through the motions of "doing things" and is "learning" does not mean that he is gaining confidence and feeling secure from his experiences.
The horse may "quietly" tolerate a situation a few or even many times before he starts to show more obvious signs of stress, insecurity, or fear about what is being presented if he is being coerced to physically comply.

The Follow-Through Alternative Horsemanship Livestream

Alternative Horsemanship the Remote Horse Coach Livestream

Sunday, May 26th, 6pm pdt

Join the discussion addressing the overlooked Follow-Through aspect during the equine interaction. This helps give insight into if the horse is ready for what will next be asked of him and how "much" communication is needed for the equine to become mentally available toward human direction.

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Hosted at the Alternative Horsemanship Locals Community

Human Intentions Affecting Horse Behaviors

Dear Sam: Horse Help Horsemanship Series

Discussing the impact of human intention on equine interactions and behavior. Gain valuable insights on enhancing horse skills and improving communication with your horse.

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

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Attending Horsemanship Clinic Tips

Attending Clinics Tips:

When to attend, why should you go, and with whom should you participate or audit?