Horse Behaviors

So many horses are trying to communicate and just aren’t heard. Their communication is seen as disobedience by humans. It’s seen as unacceptable. But what if it isn’t?

What if it is the ONLY way they can tell you they are confused, something is wrong, or you’re asking too much, too quickly.

Of all the horses  I have worked with as a rider, instructor, coach, and trainer AND as an animal communicator, I have never met 1, and I mean not even 1, that was just trying to be difficult.

The old saying “ it’s never the horses fault, it’s the rider”, is 100% true. Why have we forgotten and lost this?

Think about how many homes your horse may have had before you? Its common to buy and sell horses. Every time they go to a new home or get a new rider, it’s a new language. Though our aids are the same, no one rides exactly the same.

Your horse is allowed to be afraid. Your horse is allowed to spook. What being will go through life without being afraid, ever? None! It’s not a trust issue. It’s instinct. They’re animals. We lose sight of that.

Your horse is allowed to show you when something hurts. If you didn’t notice the tension, yes, a buck or a rear is next. It’s not a behavioral issue. Its a lack of listening.

Your horse is allowed to make mistakes and say “no”. It’s not a training issue. It’s a lack of awareness. Your horse is telling you that you are applying too much pressure, too quickly. You can only take so much pressure from your boss before you crack too

If your horse is having behaviors that you find undesirable a reading can help you understand your horse and provide your horse with what he/she needs to thrive and enjoy working.

To set up a session text 1.207.849.0096 or email Angie@AngieMorin.com

Spooky Horses

If you have a horse that is easily startled, nervous, anxious or tense, consider playing soft music in the barn.

Horses are herd animals and when they are in stalls they are separated from other horses (aka the herd). They rely on each other for safety. They rely on each other to notify the herd of danger. They are domestic animals that have maintained many of their “wild ancestor” traits.

Playing music in your barn overnight can help horses feel more at ease. This music will muffle many of the sounds that trigger a nervous reaction. If your horse is rested, their performance will be better. Just like athletes.

Music to muffle the sounds will allow your horse to relax and rest. Something they can not do when they are constantly on alert.

I’ve talked about solfeggios and their benefits. However, any relaxing music will do. Think elevator music!

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