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Added on June 24, 2020 -- Length 1:42:00

Sensitive Horses - Bridling, Cinches, Ears, etc.

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Many times horses struggle with everyday items and tasks. These struggles are commonly attributed to physical issues: a problem with their teeth, an ulcer, something being 'out'. While that might be the case - and we always want our horses to be free of physical pain, the fact is that the issue can be a mental struggle. This can be an association with discomfort. A previous negative experience. A sensation that they've never liked and over time, has grown into a problem because it's never been addressed. Let's fix that. Learn some techniques in a positive style of horsemanship that allows your horse to overcome these issues and at the same time build a trusted connection.

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Sensitive Horses - Bridling, Cinches, Ears, etc.

sensitive horses anxiety fear colt starting

Own it for $24.99

June 24, 2020 -- Length 1:42:00

Many times horses struggle with everyday items and tasks. These struggles are commonly attributed to physical issues: a problem with their teeth, an ulcer, something being 'out'. While that might be the case - and we always want our horses to be free of physical pain, the fact is that the issue can be a mental struggle. This can be an association with discomfort. A previous negative experience. A sensation that they've never liked and over time, has grown into a problem because it's never been addressed. Let's fix that. Learn some techniques in a positive style of horsemanship that allows your horse to overcome these issues and at the same time build a trusted connection.

Added on July 15, 2020 -- Length 1:42:17

The Mind of a Horse Part I - From Fear to Trust

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This video also includes Part II - Herd and Environment. When a horse does something unexpected, out of character or reacts in an undesired way, we look for the reasons why. A struggle presents itself because knowledge of a horses's mind is something that is not taught. This leads to myths and opinions that are based on how people think, not horses. In this series, we go on an exploration of how the horse truly thinks, perceives their environment, leadership, fear and much more. When you have a solid understanding of the psyche of the horse, you'll not only have a solid understanding of why horses do what they do, but how to help your horse through struggles. In doing so, you'll earn their trust and build a deep connection.

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The Mind of a Horse Part I - From Fear to Trust

fear mind anxiety

Own it for $24.99

July 15, 2020 -- Length 1:42:17

This video also includes Part II - Herd and Environment. When a horse does something unexpected, out of character or reacts in an undesired way, we look for the reasons why. A struggle presents itself because knowledge of a horses's mind is something that is not taught. This leads to myths and opinions that are based on how people think, not horses. In this series, we go on an exploration of how the horse truly thinks, perceives their environment, leadership, fear and much more. When you have a solid understanding of the psyche of the horse, you'll not only have a solid understanding of why horses do what they do, but how to help your horse through struggles. In doing so, you'll earn their trust and build a deep connection.

Added on February 17, 2021 -- Length 1:42:30

When Your Horse Says, "NO!"

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What do you do when your horse outright refuses something? Sometimes our horse struggles with something that we think should be easy. Walking through a puddle. Getting in a trailer. Riding into the arena corners. The most important thing to understand is that the horse's reason is 100% legitimate. Horse's are unable to pretend to be scared, for example. We can end up frustrated when we don't understand why our horse is having a problem. Instead of frustration, though, let's learn what's really going on and practice some tools to help our horse out.

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When Your Horse Says, "NO!"

refusal fear leadership

Own it for $24.99

February 17, 2021 -- Length 1:42:30

What do you do when your horse outright refuses something? Sometimes our horse struggles with something that we think should be easy. Walking through a puddle. Getting in a trailer. Riding into the arena corners. The most important thing to understand is that the horse's reason is 100% legitimate. Horse's are unable to pretend to be scared, for example. We can end up frustrated when we don't understand why our horse is having a problem. Instead of frustration, though, let's learn what's really going on and practice some tools to help our horse out.