Musings of the Mustangers
Every Now and Again Musings on Ranch Life, Horses and Humans
Rearing – a two legged standstill
The two legged standstill….unblock the mind and body and get forward movement. ??⤵️
FAWN or Learned Helplessness – The fourth F
Fawn or learned helplessness is s a complex behaviour that can be difficult to identify. Helping these horses to gain confidence and allow self expression is delicate.
The F Words – Self Preservation
FREEZE, FLIGHT and FIGHT – The build up is all based on energy and how much they have in reserve to ensure their survival both emotionally and physically.
Connecting their MIND and FEET (?? Conectando su Mente y Pies)
You need to reconnect the MIND with the FEET and the only way to do it is by waiting. It is an exercise in patiences… ?? Necesitas volver a conectar la MENTE con los PIES y la única forma de hacerlo es esperando. Es un ejercicio de paciencia.
Rope-Halters Vs Head-Collars
Why I use rope-halters for better communication and precise conversation with my horse while training as opposed to a flat head collar. Pub Vs Bank!
Don’t be a Square Hole if your Horse is a Round Peg.
If the horse in front of you is presenting himself as a round peg try and be flexible. You’re capable of teaching your horse a million things as a round hole.