’ve got a bone to pick and it might surprise you to know it is with b-l-o-o-d-y trail riders. I get quite a few trail riders coming to my clinics so I have enough experience and ammunition to make a legitimate complaint.
Scary Object Training
A common mistake people make is to rush getting the horse to approach a scary object. If our horse’s response to us is getting stickier as we approach, it means we are getting closer to the tipping point. Consider backing off to give the horse more space and getting it in a better emotional spot or staying put and working quietly without getting closer. Wait until your horse is feeling softer and more confident.