In this third part of this series, I help this mare to not feel driven on a lunge (through leading); and then transfer this to trusting the reins under saddle. This lesson also includes teaching her to let go of a thought.
After some slow but thoughtful lessons with me, this is the first trotting lesson with her owner. I guide him through helping her to free up her shoulders in a walk and then to trot to his rhythm.
Full lesson with this gazy, frozen, anxious campdraft mare. The details in this lesson cover: using a flag visual stimulant to unfreeze; unlocking proprioception + awareness; using the long reins to soften and create confidence in rein pressure + boundaries.
Training continues helping this mare to not be frightened of our energy; to be loose; to not freeze when saddled; to trust impulsion through leading. Exercises include leading to trot (not sending); long reining to trust pressure and improve adjustability. 1st ride, aiming to reduce anxiety and improve trust in me during it.
This series follows a mare that became quite well known in the Perth area after having run away. It took a huge effort to find her and bring her home. In this series I show how I tried to connect with her and give her confidence - both in her herself and her handlers.
