
FancyTrot
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Spending the time on the ground so that when it comes to being in the saddle you trust him, and he can trust you to keep him safe. Mutal grooming, sitting in the paddock, reading, drawing, when you see him offering him a little peice of apple, finding his 'itchy spots' usually behind the withers, shoulder, tail, the places they cannot reach, really help to bond and make him feel like you're a good herd member to be around. Taking him for walks and just being in the moment with him. Too many people get a horse and ride straight away without spending the time to see his quirks, fears, worries, likes, dislikes, or being his friend. If you were transported to a foreign country, and no one ever spoke to you, they just expected you to work, how would you feel, but if they took the time to know you, gave you praise, sat with you, talked to you, how much more settled would you feel!!
27 January 2012 11:03
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