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Added on October 20, 2021 -- Length 1:24:58

There's No Such Thing as Stubborn

stubborn frustration
What does STUBBORN really mean anyway? In the human context, stubborn is taken to mean sticking to an opinion or course of action in spite of reason or argument. Humans apply the word stubborn to horses when the horse isn't doing what we want and we lack the knowledge to explain why. It's a word of convenience, but labelling a horse as stubborn isn't going to help us at all, is it? Although a horse, like any other sentient animal, is capable of making a decision not to do something, the reason is never to annoy or anger you. It is due to very rooted instincts of self preservation and perception of leadership. Can we move past this in a positive way? Of course. We always do, right? Let's dig into this and help our horses move out with confidence and followership!

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There's No Such Thing as Stubborn

stubborn frustration

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October 20, 2021 -- Length 1:24:58

What does STUBBORN really mean anyway? In the human context, stubborn is taken to mean sticking to an opinion or course of action in spite of reason or argument. Humans apply the word stubborn to horses when the horse isn't doing what we want and we lack the knowledge to explain why. It's a word of convenience, but labelling a horse as stubborn isn't going to help us at all, is it? Although a horse, like any other sentient animal, is capable of making a decision not to do something, the reason is never to annoy or anger you. It is due to very rooted instincts of self preservation and perception of leadership. Can we move past this in a positive way? Of course. We always do, right? Let's dig into this and help our horses move out with confidence and followership!

Added on April 27, 2022 -- Length 2:05:20

My Horse Won't Move!

moving out stubborn stuck
Lots of WHOA but no GO? Every horse - like every human - is unique. They think differently. Some horses move out easily - that can be because they're calm and energetic. It can be because they're anxious and fleeing. Other horses, though, don't move. And that can be for many reasons. The problem is, the symptoms don't vary much. A stoic horse can have a freeze response to pressure and they won't look any different than they do when they're calm. Just like some people are great at disguising their emotions - whether intentional or not. When a horse isn't moving out, it can be a big source of frustration. That might tempt us to use more pressure, but for a horse that isn't moving because of pressure, we're playing right into the problem. In this show, we'll look at a variety of reasons a horse won't move and specifically how to deal with it in a supportive way.

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My Horse Won't Move!

moving out stubborn stuck

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April 27, 2022 -- Length 2:05:20

Lots of WHOA but no GO? Every horse - like every human - is unique. They think differently. Some horses move out easily - that can be because they're calm and energetic. It can be because they're anxious and fleeing. Other horses, though, don't move. And that can be for many reasons. The problem is, the symptoms don't vary much. A stoic horse can have a freeze response to pressure and they won't look any different than they do when they're calm. Just like some people are great at disguising their emotions - whether intentional or not. When a horse isn't moving out, it can be a big source of frustration. That might tempt us to use more pressure, but for a horse that isn't moving because of pressure, we're playing right into the problem. In this show, we'll look at a variety of reasons a horse won't move and specifically how to deal with it in a supportive way.