Most of us get into horses without giving any thought to establishing a solid foundation with our horse. If there is going to be a relationship there must be a solid foundation... a starting point. Well how do I establish a solid foundation you ask? Very simple... first you must recognize the fact that you are the human & your horse is the animal.
I see a lot of people get this basic concept of nature confused by relating to their horse as a human, this type of thinking is bound for problems from the start. Horses are herd animals which means they need a leader and there can only be one leader in the herd.
So in relation to your horse from the very beginning you must decide if you are going to establish yourself as the leader of the relationship or the follower.
Once you have your position established you must set physical boundaries with your horse meaning there has to be some rules in the relationship. How many times have you seen a 1200lb horse walking all over someone, pushing them around, not giving any respect the person or their space? Well that's a sign that there was never a solid foundation built from the start and that person is the follower and until the human mind changes its thinking there will never be a solid relationship we man is in control.
So here's a basic method and secret to horsemanship and horse training "Think Like A Horse!" go out and study some horses out in a pasture and find the leader of the herd. Study how they interact with each other. Then I suggest you go to your local book store or library and find some books about horse behavior!
So in relation to your horse from the very beginning you must decide if you are going to establish yourself as the leader of the relationship or the follower.
Once you have your position established you must set physical boundaries with your horse meaning there has to be some rules in the relationship. How many times have you seen a 1200lb horse walking all over someone, pushing them around, not giving any respect the person or their space? Well that's a sign that there was never a solid foundation built from the start and that person is the follower and until the human mind changes its thinking there will never be a solid relationship we man is in control.
So here's a basic method and secret to horsemanship and horse training "Think Like A Horse!" go out and study some horses out in a pasture and find the leader of the herd. Study how they interact with each other. Then I suggest you go to your local book store or library and find some books about horse behavior!
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