Nothing real exciting to report today. Worked on more of the same...
She is getting better going to the right, but still sometimes freezes up. Which means one of two things:
1. We can push on through it and continue to work
2. Slow down, back up and do it at a slower pace
Which one you choose should be based on your skill level as a horseman and the mind set of your horse (which still comes back to your skill level as a horseman). Do I always make the right choice, no...and I usually pay for it too!
Today, we pushed on through and I just held pressure until she calmed down and released. She needs to understand that being scared is ok, just don't lose your mind when it happens. She responded pretty well, as we move forward I expect these panic attacks will happen less and less.
Rode her again outside, we concentrated on walking some straight lines........
She is getting better going to the right, but still sometimes freezes up. Which means one of two things:
1. We can push on through it and continue to work
2. Slow down, back up and do it at a slower pace
Which one you choose should be based on your skill level as a horseman and the mind set of your horse (which still comes back to your skill level as a horseman). Do I always make the right choice, no...and I usually pay for it too!
Today, we pushed on through and I just held pressure until she calmed down and released. She needs to understand that being scared is ok, just don't lose your mind when it happens. She responded pretty well, as we move forward I expect these panic attacks will happen less and less.
Rode her again outside, we concentrated on walking some straight lines........
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