Effective Training 2: Your Attitude

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True or False?Bad memories and trauma can be replaced by good memories in time
True
False
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What do I mean by "Groundedness"?
Earthing... a natural way to reconnect with the Earth and enhance overall health
Being like a stake in the ground and not moving our feet
Being sure of your spot, connected to the ground, with a right to be there like a tree
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Should I work my horse when I am really upset?
No, you should be 100% present
It depends on how upset you are
Yes, as long as you can still offer clarity
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What is key to training?
Being alpha
Repetition
Offering Clarity
Being clear
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The impacts of a good teaching attitude on your horse are
It makes it easier for your horse to see you as a leader
You can make yourself heard without becoming a pushy alpha
You are more likely to be aware of their needs
Your horse becomes more soft and empowered
Your horse becomes a good leader
All of the above
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What one question should you have in your head?
Just listen!
How can I help?
What are you doing that for?
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Where did I go wrong?My horse walked into the arena and it's anxiety shot up. I noticed it put its head up and fixated outside of the arena. So I calmly stood there with it and did some head lowering lessons to get its head down to help it relax.
Nothing, this is a good exercise.
I could have interrupted the horse's gaze to become more present so that it can begin to focus and process it's environment.
I should have interrupted the horse's gaze and got it to focus on me until it connected and softened with me.
I should have lunged it in a circle, until it became quieter.
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If your horse walks away from youShould you
a) Take it personally and spend time connecting
b) Feel defeated or challenged and try to do better in the next session
c) Catch it and try again so it doesn't get in the habit of it
d) Take note; think about the chain of events; adjust my training for a more positive solution
Should be Empty: