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What is natural Horsemanship and how can it help my horse?
It should be remembered that all the best in natural, or any other form of horse training, remains the same, respect for the horse, firm but fair treatment and communication.
In natural Horsemanship, they do not force the horse with mechanical means like draw reins, tight nosebands, harsh bits or brute force. Using those methods, horses can become either dull or frightened and aggressive.
But if we can develop a partnership based on communication, the horse will co-operate willingly and be a pleasure to ride. The communication is based on body language in much the same way that horses communicate with each other; to begin with, this partnership is developed with ground work where we can more easily see if the horse is working correctly and more softly. The horses are then ridden on a halter with loose reins to develop relaxed and free paces (and our own balance).
When the bridle is introduced, it is used in a refined way with soft contact, developing the horses balance and athleticism. To develop the partnership between rider and horse further, liberty work tests the communication and trust between you. The emphasis is always on getting
the horses mind and emotions sorted out, once that has happened there are no limits to what you and your horse can achieve.
Hope you have enjoyed reading my blog about Horsemanship! I haven't been feeling too well today as had dizzy spells.
However today was raining day which is just great for our horses, needing that grass to grow!
Signing off....Michelle.
I figure I will use this blog to keep you all up to date on interesting things going on with my hobby-business, and maybe some personal stuff too.
I have been busy organising seminar and clinic for the Cedar Grove Club to support and help them - and planning photo shoots for up coming events for the remaining of the year. Okay, take a look at two photos to the left and right of a bloke named Peter Waller who has a degree in Equine Feeding Nutrition. His feed business called Compleat Feeds who was at our Club for the feed seminar yesterday. There were about 15 people attended to hear his seminar about his feed business and how the horse body works.
Everyone who attended were really interested in what Peter has to ay about this feed and how it works! I wish the people good luck in trying out this feed, am sure they won't be sorry because I know it's a BRILLIANT feed.