Horse training guide for women
Effective horse training is exchanged by clear communication. It could either be positive, stimulating training or negative, dominating training, for example. When interacting with horses, we learn 'lessons' from the horse (good or bad) and always teach our horses 'something'(for better or worse) too. When it comes to horse training, women are different from men.We, women were 'designed' to have significant differences in our personal and instinctive behavior, compared to men.
Both sexes have almost opposite qualities and disadvantages when it comes to training horses. I believe that good horseman and horsewomen are able to apply the qualities of the opposite sex. They trained themselves first, instead of the horse, to adopt behaviors that may not instinctively come "naturally" to them. They have changed their own behavior and communication in a way to make it easier for for the horse to accept and understand a human.
When mutual trust and respect are established, a bond is formed between human and horse. And that special bond with a horse is what many women are ultimately seeking.
That brings us back to how we need to look at ourselves first, our instincts and characteristics or habits and fears, and learn how to adopt new behaviors in order for us to achieve our end goal, becoming a great 'horseman' or horse trainer. Wouldn't you want to be respected and loved back by the horses in your life? But what does your horse really think of you,
seen from his perspective? Are you someone.....
- ......I can push all over and bully all day?
- ......I can rip carrots and zipper from your pocket, even when I decide not to go in the trailer?
- ......I can ignore and is not worth paying attention to, when you try to communicate with me?
- ......I can pull your arm out of it's socket, so I can sniff a pile of manure over there?
- ......I'm bored out of my mind with you and it demotivates me to work any harder?
- ......I can do a tiny little hop (what you call "buck")so you will dismount and put me back in my stall?
- ....(you can come up with some original ones, I'm sure)
Take a good look at yourself to see the things that have to change, if you are seeking improvement in the relationship and training progress of your horse. What 'stage' are you at?
Stages of horsemanship
Stage 1: IgnoranceYou first start interacting with horses, you've now ridden a bit, groomed and handled horses here and there. Nothing has gone wrong yet. This horse training-thing is not so hard, you think. Ignorance is bliss in this stage. You are unaware of all the things you should learn, but don't know it yet.
Stage 2: Acknowledge You ran into your first 'trouble' with horse training. It didn't listen to "WHOA" when you pulled on the reins and kept running, although he used to always stop. Your horse pulled back when tied and ran around with a wood board, causing 25 stitches. And your horse now decided to no longer go in the trailer. Ignorance is no longer bliss. You didn't intent to be a horse trainer, but you became aware of all the things you should learn, that you acknowledge not knowing yet.
Stage 3: Improvement You've come a long ways; taking lessons and attend clinics, watch video's and read online information. You practiced and learned many new skills, you're actually getting along with horses quite well, but you still need focused repetition, guidance and correction. Now you have more skills, but not always instinctively know what to do and when.
Stage 4: Natural You are handling horses like your second nature by now. You recognize how to utilize the horses willingness without force and intimidation. You quietly go about your ways and the horses don't seem to challenge your presence, requests or authority. You don't realize that you've changed and grown into a true horseman.
" A good relationship excists of two parties of which both needs are met".
written toady, 7/4/09This horse training article will be continued...........!!!!
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