The Illusion of "Horse Training"
One of the greatest negative contributors in the horse industry (to both the human and horse) is the misperception of "Horse Training."
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The Illusion of "Horse Training"
One of the greatest negative contributors in the horse industry (to both the human and horse) is the misperception of "Horse Training."
Why do I live this lifestyle and commit myself to this type of unrelenting, physically demanding, challenging work?
For moments like this.
Penny Lane's Foundation
She went from running over people, double barrel kicking, imposing herself spatially, no concept of softening, following, or yielding to either physical or spatial pressure, and now has been learning how to:
Herd Dynamics
There is a continuous rotation of horses here on the farm as equines arrive from all parts of the country staying various lengths of time depending on their individual needs in their re-education and often rehabilitation.
Penny Lane was incredibly pushy and would literally run over the top of you.
Here is my version of how a round pen is a safe place for thoughtful Conversations with the horse.
It is about gaining mental availability in the horse to create physical softness.
If the Communication from the human isn't specific and clear, the pen often creates flee and defensiveness in the horse.
This can be a safe environment for the horse to learn how to acknowledge and check-in with the human, let go of distractions, learn how to search for what is being asked of them, and to keep trying even if they had a different idea.
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