Monday, January 19, 2009
Connecting to your horse's mind!
COMMUNICATION through CUES, not bits or force.
Building a proper relationship with your horse should always come before competition. Don't let competition come before your relationship that you have built as the leader of your herd. It's based on trust, respect and communication through cues, and it should never be 2nd to anything else you do with or to your horse. You should never train your horse or use a technique that you would be embarrassed to have someone see you do.
The horse is an awe-inspiring creature, one that God trusts in our care. No other animal can you have such a relationship with. Their mind is one of the curious, flight or trust and how you treat them will get one of those results. Relationships with horses must be built with communication of cues that stem from love and respect, or you will never know the true gift they can provide you.
Tina Spangler - TLC
www.tlcbarrelhorsetraining.com
