The No-Technique Technique - June 2023
Being in Partnership Mini-Series
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11m
In this video, Karen shares the technique of not using a technique when wanting to build your horse’s confidence about something they are afraid of. Sometimes even having the intention of introducing something to your horse is enough to cause pressure and create more fear. You’ll see me coach a student at a clinic with this, then you’ll see an example of me using it to introduce my yearling to clippers. Sometimes our horses don’t need us to do anything, they just need us to be there and give them time.
Up Next in Being in Partnership Mini-Series
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Redirecting Unwanted Behavior - Aug 2019
Ovation (the class clown) helps Karen demonstrate a way to take a horse’s unwanted behavior and redirect it in a more positive (or at least less negative) way. This video is great for anyone who feels like they are constantly telling their horse to NOT do something, when the horse sees it as a game
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Being at Liberty with Natilla and Sol...
In this video, Karen demonstrates a way to 'be' with her horses that is undemanding, yet actively creates confidence, curiosity, and respect of boundaries. This is an excellent demonstration of 'cause' instead of 'make'. It is an excellent practice for young horses, but also for all horses!
