A blog that focuses on our unique program that teaches natural horsemanship, heritage breed conservation, soil and water conservation, and even folk, roots, and Americana music. This blog discusses our efforts to prevent the extinction of the Corolla Spanish Mustang. Choctaw Colonial Spanish Horse, Marsh Tacky, and the remnants of the Grand Canyon Colonial Spanish Horse strain.
Saturday, January 4, 2014
Quick Tip #63 Don't Walk In Straight Lines
Look at the worn path under our feet in this picture. It is not in a straight line. Predators walk in straight lines when possible. Prey animals walk in meandering lines.
When we walk in a direct line up to a horse we send out the signal that we are predators.
Avoiding eye contact and walking in rambling steps help relax horses.
Learn how to relax your shoulders to let a horse know that everything is ok.
If you want your horse to listen to you it is important that your body not scream so loudly that it hurts the horses eyes.
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