Advice for a Calm Horse When Going Off Property - Nov 2018
More Ideas For Tense Horses
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9m 31s
Taking your horse off the property (especially for a competition or clinic) can sometimes be more ‘exciting’ than you want it to be. In this video, Karen gives some advice for how to set yourself up for success. Many people want a ‘magic exercise’ to ask the horse to do when he is distracted, inattentive, or tense at a new place, but as Karen will share, the solution begins at home. Your emotional fitness and organizational skills play a big role. This video is for everyone!
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