I often tell people in the clinics, the human possesses the one thing that means more to the horse than anything in the world, and that is peace and comfort.
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 BrannamanMy horse needs to be quiet enough not to draw my attention. You want your horse always aware of you. Be aware of your horse! Fidgeting? Direct that! Think of it as a gift. Do something with that energy; redirect it or it will be a negative. Don't let your horse check-out. A horse wants peace. Trade movement for peace.
Buck BrannamanYou try to do as little as you can, but you need to do as much as is necessary to get a result. When you get a result, you do less.
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