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horse has enough distance between himself and others,
so that he is at ease and does not feel threatened or has
to compete for food or territory. When we are away, it is
better that we take on the task of mediators rather than
subjecting the horse to other psychological stresses.
• If the newly arrived horse shows to be at ease we can
go together to explore the environment and this is the best
way to help him become familiar with the place, the new
noises and smells.
• Being in sight of other horses or where he can hear them,
helps him in judging and dealing with circumstances. It is
also essential that we remain in his visual field, so as not to
cause him anxiety.
• If an object makes a horse worried, do not force him to
approach it. If you push a horse towards an object that
frightens him, he will no longer see you as a leader worthy
of being followed. Let them see the same object by approaching
up to where the horse feels comfortable and
from different angles, so that he can have the opportunity
to study it and decide not to fear it. The fact that we are
doing this experience with him puts us in his eyes in a position
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worthy of his trust.
Another way to help him overcome his mistrust is to exploit
the fact that horses can learn actions that they are interested
in observing other individuals who perform them.
Sometimes it can be enough to get help from someone
who keeps the horse and show him how we approach the
object in question without suffering consequences.
•Taking care of brushing him can be a way to make the
horse relax even if in a new place and do it with our participation.
• Never leave the horse without food and water, which are
essential elements for survival. For horses, the leader is the
one who brings the pack to the water and pasture, and
directs them to things that are necessary for them or takes
them away from dangers and unwanted situations.
When traveling for events we may bring the horse into situations
that can be undesirable for him, which in his eyes a
leader would never do. Once we arrive at our destination,
we have the opportunity to win back his esteem by proving
to take care of his basic needs and being the familiar
element in the new and unknown environment. If the trip
is short the fact that the horse recognizes us spontaneously
as a leader, can be the decisive element for success, if it
is long-lasting, we still can with our guide help the horse
to become familiar with the environment, so to further
strengthen our position and better face the challenge
together.
ABOUT HUMAN HORSE SENSING:
Human Horse Sensing is a horsemanship system that
works on the ground and while riding based on a
dynamic dialogue through behavior, which allows us
to always manage interaction without being limited by
the rigid boundaries of traditional training.
This system works as a language, formulated in parameters
with the same meaning for man and horse, which
supports us in our communication, considering the
sense through which it is received and can be used in
any situation on the ground and in the saddle in the
practice of all the equestrian disciplines.
Human Horse Sensing Horsemanship is the title and
subject of a book available on Amazon.
Human Horse Sensing offers educational courses,
events, and online courses. For information or to host
one of our events or course visit our website www.hhsensing.
com, contact us by email at hhsensing@icloud.
com or by phone at +1 760 715 1554.
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