Horse Riding Lessons:

“Horse Hesitates?    Here’s What He Wants From You”

In the past I’ve sent out info on helping your horse conquer his fear of those horse-eating monsters.

We all know how scary it is to be riding a horse while he turns into the Tazmanian Devil and you’re hangin’ on for dear life.

To solve that frightening problem, I want to share some info from  Vickie Weigel to show you how to handle this.

So here goes…

As you’re working your horse through your obstacle course, you’ll notice your horse being leery of different things.

As you serpentine in and out of the poles, walk by the balls, and more…your horse may do the classic…

“Hesitation”

Why?

Think of it this way.

You have a 5 year old boy or girl.

You tell ‘em to go to bed.

But they’re scared.

why?

Cuz they saw “sumthin’”.

As the parents, we know there’s nothing there.

But, because the child thinks there is…then there is.

That is the child’s perception and is therefore his or her reality.

It is the same with your horse.

You know it’s nothing – but that’s not your horse’s reality.

Back to the child.

Being a savvy parent, you rise up out of the couch and take your child’s hand and go with them back to the scary room.

Why?

Because you’re child is needing someone to take charge.

They’re looking to you to tell them that it’s A-OK.

If you weren’t there to show them…to lead them…would they go forward?

I doubt it.

But because you’re there and showing them that “Hey…it’s cool.  Look, there’s nothing that’ll get you.” – then they are assured and the move forward.

That’s basically what’s going on with your horse.

When he hesitates, it’s like the child going, “Ooooo…there’s something scary.”

So, you gotta take charge just like you would for your child.

When or if the horse hesitates or stops, you have to urge him forward.

Notice I said “urge”.

You can get “assertive”…but getting aggressive may cause the horse to get overwhelmed with fear.

And the idea is “NOT” to scare him – although we want to expand his boundaries.

So if the horse won’t go over or by something, do this.

Call 911. (Not really…just kiddin’)

Just put your horse into a small circle and urge him forward again.

As you do, check “YOUR” jaw.  Is it clinched up?  Are your teeth gritted?

If so, your horse will mirror you.

And that’ll instill more fear in him.

So the answer is to take a breath and chill.

When you unclinch your jaw, ungrit your teeth, and relax…so will your horse.

Remember, he’s following the leader.

Show him there’s nothing to be scared about and he’ll work with that.

If you show him there “IS” something to get nervous about (clinch your jaw, grit your teeth), and he WILL get nervous.

And think about this.

Those reins are like a conductor of electricity only they conduct your emotions to the horse.

So do you want to conduct fear or leadership?

Well, those are some of the basics of what Vickie reveals.

Click on this link to read more about Vickie’s methods she has on her DVD:

Horse Training Videos: Horse Eating Monsters

Vickie shows you lots of ways to overcome those “horse-eating monsters” and ways to de-spook your horse.

The whole idea is to build confidence in your horse to not be afraid while trusting you as you lead him through them.

Over time, you and your horse will enjoy riding more and you be doing it much more safely.

Horse Training Videos: Horse Eating Monsters

Now…go ride and ride safe.

Charlie

www.HorseTrainingResources.com

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