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Defeat The Brace
Workshop Series
Sundays - 10 am - 4 pm
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Horses present certain challenges when they can’t or won’t do what their owners want.
With a person, you have a common accepted language. So if another person ignores you when you reach out, you know pretty quickly that person is unwilling or unable to continue the relationship on any other level.
So you move on. But if you “own” a horse, and the horse is not doing what you want or expect, you have to figure out a way to communicate with him...
Or you sell him to someone who will.
That’s moving on, in a way, but when the next person succeeds where you gave up, how does that make you feel?
I have always been fascinated by the difficult horses. The ones that just don’t conform.... the smart ones that demand their owners find a new angle to keep them engaged and interested in pleasing their people.
What’s the first step? When your horse leaves the herd to come and catch you. When he can’t wait to put the halter on. He is easy to lead, he stops when you stop. He waits for instructions instead of taking over going thru the gate.
Next level? He stands quietly on a loose line - not tied- when you saddle and bridle him. He goes with you, head low and relaxed to stand confidently at the mounting block.
You can take your time to get on, and he waits. Once you do sit down, he stands until you ask him to move off.
Sound impossible? I have been riding horses professionally for 18 years. Paying close attention to these things is what has kept me safe and successful for this entire time.
Want to learn more? Everyone can enjoy this level of relationship with their horse.
Visit Cloud9 Ranch in Eatonton to elevate your horsemanship!
Defeat The Brace
Workshop Series
Sundays - 10 am - 4 pm
Contact us for dates
Horses present certain challenges when they can’t or won’t do what their owners want.
With a person, you have a common accepted language. So if another person ignores you when you reach out, you know pretty quickly that person is unwilling or unable to continue the relationship on any other level.
So you move on. But if you “own” a horse, and the horse is not doing what you want or expect, you have to figure out a way to communicate with him...
Or you sell him to someone who will.
That’s moving on, in a way, but when the next person succeeds where you gave up, how does that make you feel?
I have always been fascinated by the difficult horses. The ones that just don’t conform.... the smart ones that demand their owners find a new angle to keep them engaged and interested in pleasing their people.
What’s the first step? When your horse leaves the herd to come and catch you. When he can’t wait to put the halter on. He is easy to lead, he stops when you stop. He waits for instructions instead of taking over going thru the gate.
Next level? He stands quietly on a loose line - not tied- when you saddle and bridle him. He goes with you, head low and relaxed to stand confidently at the mounting block.
You can take your time to get on, and he waits. Once you do sit down, he stands until you ask him to move off.
Sound impossible? I have been riding horses professionally for 18 years. Paying close attention to these things is what has kept me safe and successful for this entire time.
Want to learn more? Everyone can enjoy this level of relationship with their horse.
Visit Cloud9 Ranch in Eatonton to elevate your horsemanship!
