- Create opportunities for your horse to be a partner with you in pursuing goals.
- Allow your horse to make work-related decisions whenever appropriate and practical.
#5: Do Right by Those Who Do Right
- Catch your horse doing things right and recognize him/her for it. Recognition should be:
- Timely
- Specific
- Sincere
- Personal
- Proportional
Jackson didn't want to go over this little jump. I let him study it and then he calmly stepped over. He's very pleased with himself and he got lots of praise from me.
#6: Provide What They Need to Succeed
- Clear expectations
- Ongoing feedback
Jackson wasn't too sure about the beach at first. He needed lots of reassurance that the waves washing up were not going to eat his feet.
- Time
Jackson has arthritis in his hocks so I need to give him time to rest between days of work.
- Tools and Training
Again, very nice stuff!
ReplyDeleteWow! How much more perfect can it be said than that, my friend? Wonderful!!! I love the pictures you added to it, too--a real, working partnership there--the pinnacle of horsemanship.
ReplyDeleteThank you for liking up with Farm Friend Friday. This is a great post. Jackson is beautiful. I love the pics of riding on the beach, I’ve always wanted to rid a horse on the beach but never gotten to. I also love the one in the creek. That I’ve done and loved it. :)
ReplyDeleteI love these horse leadership tips. The pictures with them are perfect.
ReplyDeleteSounds like the perfect set of leadership tips. Your Jackson is lucky to have you as his leader.
ReplyDeleteGreat post. Sounds a lot like the advice I would give for teaching special ed students (which I do).
ReplyDeleteVery wise words and very well said. Love all the photos.
ReplyDeleteGreat tips and great pictures. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteGreat illustrations for some very good points!!
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