It is because we always have to say “NO” to a horse before we ever say “YES”. Telling a horse “NO” inevitably creates anxiety and we can’t say “YES” until we have first said “NO”.
Let me explain.
This secret language is born out of your relationship with your horse. Its growth is a sign of your evolving connection. It doesn’t always mean that things are well between you and your horse, but if your communication is still stuck in a world of loudness and conspicuous body language then you can bet that your relationship is definitely struggling.