Lesson 3: What we can do
3. Guiding our Horse’s Thoughts + Mindset
This section is about what we can do to affect our horse’s mindset.
Horses need to be allowed to:
- Search
- Have a healthy mindset
- Think
- Make decisions
Commonly, training is based on moving a horses feet or moving a horse off pressure.
I don’t do that. I know that leads to problems. Watch the video below to find out why.
Instead, I think pressure should create a new idea.
I want horses to search + move towards their thoughts.
The benefits for you are huge – your horse will learn better and be less reactive – making them safer and more enjoyable to be around.
They will be more comfortable with you in the paddock and in work.
They will be more friendly.
And they are likely to be much more healthy (less ulcers) because they are happier.
