by Josh | Jan 22, 2020 | Relational Horsemanship, Round Pen Training
In my last post, I talked a bit about the three Relational needs of Mind, Space, and Pressure, and how the round pen can help us to start meeting those needs: “The first thing is to determine what your horse’s primary need is. Are they more of a “Pressure”...
by Josh | Jan 14, 2020 | Relational Horsemanship, Round Pen Training
While you certainly don’t need a round pen to train a horse, using one does offer some real benefits, particularly when it comes to building a connection with your horse in a relational context. What the round pen provides is a wonderful middle ground, where the...
by Josh | Dec 11, 2019 | Relational Horsemanship
One of the methods I use to start building confidence in the horse is teaching the horse to differentiate between what I call the “Four Intentions of Pressure”. This involves using the same aid (I use a flag) to call the horse’s attention to four...
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