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01-24-2008, 08:48 AM
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By Jimmy Cox
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1250/1107570587_fa5c515407_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/9878743@N08/1107570587/) Before anyone can become a successful horseman there must be an understanding between owner and animal. The horse is in many ways like a child. He forms habits readily and whether they are good or bad is up to you. The good habits must be developed and the start of bad ones stopped at the first sign. You must build confidence. Establish in your horse's mind your method of approval and whenever he does your bidding always use the same manner of compliment whether it be reward or voice.
The horse's upper lip is his finger. He uses it to examine everything. Before presenting something new to your horse, let him feel it with his lip. Don't rush him. Let him take his time. You will be surprised how quickly he will accept what is requested. A horse and rider work best as a unit.
Because the main quality of this unit is understanding a rider will get the most from his horse if the animal has full confidence. He fears disfavor, so we work on his craving for approval. The
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By Jimmy Cox
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1250/1107570587_fa5c515407_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/9878743@N08/1107570587/) Before anyone can become a successful horseman there must be an understanding between owner and animal. The horse is in many ways like a child. He forms habits readily and whether they are good or bad is up to you. The good habits must be developed and the start of bad ones stopped at the first sign. You must build confidence. Establish in your horse's mind your method of approval and whenever he does your bidding always use the same manner of compliment whether it be reward or voice.
The horse's upper lip is his finger. He uses it to examine everything. Before presenting something new to your horse, let him feel it with his lip. Don't rush him. Let him take his time. You will be surprised how quickly he will accept what is requested. A horse and rider work best as a unit.
Because the main quality of this unit is understanding a rider will get the most from his horse if the animal has full confidence. He fears disfavor, so we work on his craving for approval. The
More... (http://www.equestrianship.com/content/view/554/)