The horse needs to respect you, but sometimes people confuse respect & fear. And they're not the same at all.

You might measure your approach to a horse the same way as your approach to people because there are going to be some horses, like some people, who might be inclined to tune you out.

When riding, ask yourself what will my horse get out of it if I get what I want? Many times, human nature is to take and to not give anything back.

The horse is a great equalizer, he doesn't care how good looking you are, or how rich you are or how powerful you are-- he takes you for how you make him feel.

I'm still on the move, I'm getting better because I'm still studying. I still want to be a better horseman.

Horses are very sensitive and perceptive. You don't have to be physical with them.

Simply put; I'm trying to see what I can get done with the horse without him being troubled about doing it.