How a Horse Reads You
Horses read your body language, not your tools. I often ask people this trick question: When you're riding, and you squeeze or kick with your legs, what should your horse do?
People always answer the same... "Your horse should go when you squeeze."
I always interrupt and say, "Remember... it's a trick question. The real answer is, your horse should do nothing. That is, unless you want them to."
Your horse should not respond to your tools, they should respond to you. In this video you'll see how you can teach your horse on the ground to read you. Thanks for watching and comment below.
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8 Responses
Cynthia kirsch
Thanks for the video, this way I learn better. Reading instruction is great but the demo is double the experience.
And yes I finally bought your book and will always be learning.
Mary Whalen Carrick
Great video Don. Thanks for posting. Beautiful view behind you!
Alison
Great video. It makes sense. How do I learn to turn the energy off under saddle?
Dawn Jennings
Always learn something from you – thank you! BTW, love the doberman / labrador analogy :)
Kathy
So interesting! I’ll be paying more attention to my focus !!
Christine Wilford
Such a good video, Don. You’re a very clear and effective teacher. Of humans and of horses. Thank you. I’ll be sharing with a few folks I know who could learn from this!
Amelia Bolton
This was very informative. I thought I understood this before but you have made it so much clearer. Thank you.
By the way, what kind of boots do you have on him?
Jeannine
August 02, 2021
Very good video, well explained and very good demonstrations!