In this video, I play with Quora at age 21 months. We do leading around the arena, the beginning of circling, and some yields from the wall. Quora has strong opinions and you will see her do some quite dramatic 'voicing of those opinions'. This is a great video to observe how I handle her expressiveness in a way that creates clarity and better behavior without being harsh or punishing. I also get to demonstrate many of the Habits For Excellent Horsemanship, such as:
Reflex To Relax
Sense Of Humor
Communication
Clarity
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