The Horse Geeks Podcast - Where we look at horses and riding from the inside out

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Topic: When we decide to look a little deeper at horse behavior, we begin to become aware of what is driving the behavior - what thoughts or emotions horses have that is motivating any action they take. Demanding obedience means gaining compliance without ever considering the emotional state of another. Some horses will comply while others will defend and escalate the defensive actions over time. Developing a mutually beneficial relationship with horses starts by understanding what they are thinking and feeling more than what they are doing or not doing. Until we understand our horse's emotional life, we typically continue to have "horse problems".

Guest: Deb Romero, Certified Alexander Technique Instructor
www.optimalposture.org

Host: Kirsten Nelsen, professional horse trainer
Developer of Training for Optimal Balance
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