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Getting focused
When your horse is focused on you, understands what you are asking,and sees you as a good leader, he'll be less concerned about what's going on around him.
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Becoming aware
To have a great relationship with your horse, you first have to have a great relationship with yourself. Get to know how you think and act, what your body language is saying and what things you focus on. |
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Canter
departures
As you progress in your riding, developing your sense of feel and improving communication with your horse, you will also start to ‘mirror’ your horse’s movements.
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Developing
feel
Feel not only gives you a better understanding, focus and ability to recognise things before they happen, but also the ability to know when your horse has understood and responded to your request.
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Creating confidence
Confidence is all about being brave, believing in yourself and being able to trust in your ability to make good, fair decisions. In short, it means being a good leader.
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Being balanced
Balance is when you feel your horse working straight and nicely forward, you are aware of how your body affects his movement, and you have the ability not to interfere with that movement.
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Team Work
It’s important to remember that every time you work with your horse you are essentially training himor her, for better or worse. |
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InSights
Taking the time to understand how horses learn and see–through their eyes–will give you the ability identify and respond to issues as they arise in a positive way. |
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In Front
The concept of leading your horse starts on the ground with what your horse thinks of you. How your horse sees you on the ground shows you exactly how he will behave under saddle. |
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Freedom of Choice
This 24-page article appeared in the online magazine, Horses for Life.
It tells the amazing tale of the starting of Spinifex, a Northern Territory brumby, in outback Australia. The file size is 7.4 Mb so please be patient – we think you will enjoy it. |
