Training log today

Training horses is part of my current job.....life time of training horses, givng clinics etc...…...blah blah blah...….people accept abusive coaches who just train them to be hard or demanding on their horses....im against abusive coaches.....

we have three horses.....two ex race horses. Have spent over 16 months decompressing them and letting them get adjusted to the farm...…...tall grass, hills, each other...…….the foster parent thing. Getting them out and long walks the next phase dealing with nature, rabbits, deer wind terrain...…….getting into slow shape...……….young six year old is a good guy but like second grade kid......just learning the ropes. I used to pack horses into th mountains as well as show so used to this- brought his friend along with him to help them both settle...…...generally just take them upth hill and let them graze and do tthi many times...…..very gradual intro to work...………...as long as thy need.....hand going numb sorry ppiont is we don't push them ane don't judge......them us or students...……...hint hint hint,,,,,,,,,,,i don't like being bullied and don't tolerate people doing it to my students......hope that might be useful to someone...….all horsew and riders have anxiety...….just develop comfort zones...……...and I have thousands of hours in the saddle

[LilyAnnepuppy]

If we would treat each other the way you treat horses, the world would be a better place. Realize that everyone is anxious about something. Be gentle. Let them graze in the sunshine.