respect

Most riders recognize that horses can be dangerous. Their size and strength is much greater than our own. Boundaries are important for your safety! You need to establish respect from the very beginning. You should become your horse’s leader when interacting with them. Creating Boundaries Your horse should respect you. It can be helpful to...

A horse’s love is built on trust and mutual respect. These are key elements in any relationship! Your horse might not kiss or hug you, but they can clearly show affection. You just have to know how to read and understand it. Signs Your Horse Loves You 1. They whinny for you: Horses call out...

Love can be defined is many different ways. Some would say it’s a strong feel of affection for another. Many insist they love various people, animals, hobbies, and even things. If you feel these strong emotions for your horse, then you may be wondering if they feel them back. Can horses love? The simple answer-...

A disrespectful horse is dangerous! Some habits start off small and quickly lead to bigger issues. Your horse will be slow to obey your commands, invade your space and may try to push or drag you around. It’s important you set appropriate boundaries from the beginning! Bad Horse Habits Rubbing their face on you: This...

Once in a while, you’ll come across a horse that has a biting problem. It’s their natural way of moving another horse out of their space in the herd. Unfortunately, it can be dangerous to a person and shows a lack of respect. This problem can quickly get out of hand if not corrected right...

You’re riding with your friends on the trail and all of sudden your horse grabs a mouthful of grass. They usually have to rip the reins from your hands in order to reach down. It’s an obvious sign of disrespect! On top of that, it could cause them to stumble and throw you off balance....

Some people have a special bond with their horse. They have earned and developed trust! Horses are not cuddly or warm like dogs, but they show their trust through respect. Once you have it, they’ll see you as a herd leader. Riding and training will be much easier! 4 Steps to Building Trust 1. Establish...

Lazy horses tend to do the bare minimum. They have no problem galloping with friends in the field or perking up around feed time, but the moment you ask for some spring to their step their energy is zapped. It can get frustrating! The good news is you can motivate your lazy horse with a...