11/01/2024
Reward the effort, redirect the behavior. Good communication and progress relies on giving your horse feedback that will inform a better decision being made. Good relationships are fortified by communication that offers support when your partner is engaging with a difficult situation.
There is more to horsemanship than just constantly telling the horse they can't. It's harder, and requires more awareness, but it yields a partnership. Next time you're thinking about telling your horse "not that," be sure to include "but do THIS."
Pictured is Weezer unwinding.