Horses have personalities. They fall into categories like humans. Some are more sensitive, some are more curious, some are leaders, some are followers. You get the picture. Just like with humans, not all personalities match. This means personalities within a herd of horses and within the human/horse herd.

August Master Zoom Recording

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Teaching Takeaways Beausoleil Farms Part 3

Going to canter without preparation creates undesirable behaviors

5 “F’s” of correction.  Firm, Fast, Fair, Finished, forgotten.

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There is a difference between reacting and responding.  Reacting comes with emotion.  Response comes with thoughtfulness and learning.

Wisdom Wednesday

Your hands should function as a team and for the most part, move as a unit. When we can accomplish this, we can generally make small requests of our horse with just our fingertips. Often times we start letting our hands work too independently of each other. While you are riding, touch the tips of your thumbs together. The goal is that when one of your hands starts to get a mind of its own, your brain will quickly recognize the rebel and coral it. Often times our bad habi

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I felt more intelligent when I was ignorant. I had more answers and fewer questions. I felt more confident. I can remember the day that I first caught a glimpse of my lack of education. I was shocked and looked away quickly. But that picture stayed with me and niggled in the back of my head. I have always been education minded but I think in my younger years, I just kept seeking education that validated what I already knew. I also remember the turning point. I spent a

Trainer’s Tip

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It is ok to own a horse and never ride it. Horses can be enjoyed from the ground. Many people find enjoyment from just grooming and caring for horses. The horses love it. They did not volunteer to be worked and they aren't built well to carry a human.

Movement is life

July Master Zoom Recording

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