So the question is how we can develop this same kind of relationship with our horses, a relationship where our horses and want to continue to perform the tasks they are asking?

I think the answer is easy: First, we must find a way to get the horses to trust us.

This is a problem for many people because they seem to have the idea that dominate the horses to behave. This stems from the "alpha" of the flock used dominacia to achieve their goals and many people believe that we should imitate the actions of alpha during our training.

However, if you look at the horses within the herd, you would realize that although clearly seem to respect and respond to alpha, do not usually spend much time with him. In fact, most horses in a herd will do the impossible to avoid alpha.

So, knowing this, a good way to start the road to becoming a leader is to avoid using the passive force. If your horse is not doing the job that we ask, help them instead of forcing it. Give them time to think about what it is asking and give them time to try to find out.

Normally this time of award will try to do the right thing.

Secondly, we can simply look at our horses. What I mean by that is not just to make sure your drinking water are filled, they have good food or are vaccinated on time ... but such things are important.

But most important is to do the best for them in all situations. Do not let somebody know mountains or feel can be tough with them. In the same way, if someone is working with them and doing something you uncomfortable, interrúmpeles. In short, do not be afraid to defend your horse!

These two things, it sounds very simple, are often the most difficult for us. It is not part of our nature to be calm and consistent.

It is natural for us to do things now. But horses do not see things that way. I guess the way I see it is that if the horse is trying to both fit into our "flock", the least we can do is try to help.

If we give this opportunity, will fit perfectly.

This article appears courtesy of
Mark Rashid.