Training Yearlings
When we control our horse's actions without causing him pain, his respect for us grows. But if we bully him, that respect takes the form of fear, as it would if we were being bullied in the work place. We also can't expect to gain our horse's control if we solely rely on hugs, kiss and even feed.
While the horse may obey us momentarily, he's not voluntarily turning control over to us, so we're not developing trust. That's why there is no better time to start teaching your horse the foundation training principles than from the very start.
When we control our horse's actions without causing him pain, his respect for us grows. But if we bully him, that respect takes the form of fear, as it would if we were being bullied in the work place. We also can't expect to gain our horse's control if we solely rely on hugs, kiss and even feed.
While the horse may obey us momentarily, he's not voluntarily turning control over to us, so we're not developing trust. That's why there is no better time to start teaching your horse the foundation training principles than from the very start.
"Control without pain produces trust and respect. Trust and respect are the foundation for a worthy relationship." John Lyons
Trust comes when the horse realizes that he is being controlled painlessly. Horses live in a pecking-order world, and they respect and trust the horse who tells them where to eat, and who helps them hold a standard of behavior.
They don't resent control if you follow the training principals - horses are secure when they know their place. We are secure and more importantly safer when our horses know their place in our herd, which is below us.
"Keep an open mind when shaping your horse's future."
They don't resent control if you follow the training principals - horses are secure when they know their place. We are secure and more importantly safer when our horses know their place in our herd, which is below us.
"Keep an open mind when shaping your horse's future."
Men are generally more concerned of the breeding of their horses than their children
- William Penn
- William Penn
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