Discipline isn't a dirty word. Far from it. Discipline is the one thing that separates us from chaos and anarchy. Discipline implies timing. It's the precursor to good behavior, and it never comes from bad behavior. People who associate discipline with punishment are wrong: with discipline, punishment is unnecessary.
Buck BrannamanKind of where you end up your ride on a horse is so important. It's a little bit like when you guys were younger & you were dating, that last two minutes of the date can be a real deal breaker. With these horses it's the same thing you know? You got to quit on a good note.
Buck BrannamanWhen you find that the horse is compelled and interested in you, something in you changes. That can be healing or move you deeply.
Buck BrannamanHorses are very keen on body language, and what I refer to as โpresenceโ, and expression. They know quite a bit about you before you ever get to โem. They can read things about you clear across an arena.
Buck BrannamanTheoretically, the human is supposed to be the smart one. Well, if we are, then we need to be able to adjust to fit the situation rather than just think "Well this is how you work with horses. I've done this on 500 just like you."
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