Unbridled Unity Episode #6

Welcome to Episode #6 of Unbridled Unity, where we delve into the fascinating responsibilities shared between women and their horses. This episode is particularly exciting as we discuss the fourth responsibility of the horse: maintaining their gait.
As leaders, it's crucial for us to ensure our horses are set up for success. This involves understanding and supporting their responsibilities. Today, we'll explore practical examples of how this plays out, particularly focusing on exercises such as circle and figure-eight patterns, which provide ample opportunities to teach and reinforce these responsibilities.
In this episode, we emphasize the importance of allowing horses to maintain their gait until a change is requested. This requires confidence and trust in our horses.
When a horse is on a circle at a walk, for instance, it's essential to allow them to continue until a different gait or stop is signaled. This can be challenging if there's uncertainty about whether the horse will follow through, leading some to overly manage the horse's actions.
We discuss the critical principle: "pressure motivates, but release teaches." This means providing clear cues and then allowing the horse the space to respond.
This is about minimizing micromanagement and enhancing trust. By staying connected and maintaining our energy aligned with the desired gait, we help the horse understand and meet our expectations.
Additionally, we cover the significance of matching our body language and energy to our intentions. Horses are incredibly sensitive to our cues, and our clarity in communication can make all the difference in their performance and our relationship.
We also touch on common challenges that arise, such as maintaining upward transitions and the role of human error in training difficulties. This discussion is not just about horse training-it's about self-awareness and growth as leaders and communicators.
So, join us as we explore these intricate dynamics and learn how to better support our horses in maintaining their gait, which is not only their responsibility but ours as leaders to foster.
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