Creating Free Forward Energy in a Horse That Shuts Down - June 2013
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Karen coaches a student on a horse who wants to stop and get stuck. The rider is relatively new to natural horsemanship so Karen has the opportunity to explain some principles, as well as a strategy to start changing the horse's mind about going forward.
This is an excellent video on foundation to learn more about psychology, motivation, and leadership.
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