Is it better to put a horse through a bigger stress for a short period or less stress for a longer period? Who knows?
Developing A Saddle Horse
With the very best of saddle horses, the rider and the horse’s brain become one and the horse’s legs become the human’s legs. It’s like being a centaur (a Greek mythical creature with the head, arms, and torso of a man and the body and legs of a horse). As an idea to do direct the horse to do something the horse’s feet are already getting it done.
Scary Object Training
A common mistake people make is to rush getting the horse to approach a scary object. If our horse’s response to us is getting stickier as we approach, it means we are getting closer to the tipping point. Consider backing off to give the horse more space and getting it in a better emotional spot or staying put and working quietly without getting closer. Wait until your horse is feeling softer and more confident.
An Example Of Building A Connection
The Role Of Abruptness of Pressure in Using Feel
When it comes to discussing feel, the two topics most discussed seem to be focused on (i) how much pressure to use, and (ii) when to apply or release the pressure. But there is one aspect of feel, one aspect of feel that is rarely talked about in any detail. I want you to consider the abruptness with which we apply or release pressure.