We often talk about ‘feel’ in the training of horses. Good horse people learn to have a good feel. It’s one of the essentials.
The Role Of Abruptness of Pressure in Using Feel
When it comes to discussing feel, the two topics most discussed seem to be focused on (i) how much pressure to use, and (ii) when to apply or release the pressure. But there is one aspect of feel, one aspect of feel that is rarely talked about in any detail. I want you to consider the abruptness with which we apply or release pressure.