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Making A True Connection With Your Horse
Author : Tanja Bogdanoska
Submitted : 2011-11-30 Word Count : 598 Popularity: Not Rated
Tags: Horse games, horse jumping games, jumping horse games, online horse games, horse dress up games, pony games
Horses are very sensitive creatures. If they don’t know you, they refuse to cooperate with you. They will not follow your directions. Moreover, they don’t want to see you around them.
For that reason, before you jump on the horse’s back, you must establish real connection with your horse. You have to reach the level when he follows you as his natural leader. In order to achieve this role, try to apply the following suggestions.
Take time to gain horse’s trust
The connection between you and your horse has to be based on trust. If you want to earn his trust, you have to be prepared to spend some time together with him. Take your time and walk in the woods or sit in the stall together with your horse. Every time you are around your horse, make sure your moves are slow and steady (if you move fast, you may scare the horse). Also, if you are carrying something in your hands, show that item to the horse. Let him smell the item. They are curios animals and they want to know what is happening around them.
After walking or exercising together with your horse, spend a couple of hours talking to him. Talk to him with a low, soft voice. That tells him that you are friendly and can be trust. Soon, he will understand that you have good intentions. He will stop looking at you as a danger for his safety.
Find out the real meaning of the horse’s body language
When playing horse games you don’t have to worry about the horse’s body language. You can interact with the horses virtually just by using the keyboard. In real-life situations, if you want to ride the horse, you must be able to read his body signs. The horse uses his ears, tail, body position and moving speed to tell you what he likes and dislikes. If you are willing to learn his movements, you can understand his feelings and actions.
Improve your understanding of horse’s language by simple observing the horse. Watch him while he is in the crossties, in the filed, in a stall and while being groomed. As the time passes, you will start to notice different emotions and moods on his face. For example, if his eyes are half open, that tells you he is in sleepy mood.
Follow the horse reactions while you are training him
Let’s say you are sitting on a horse’s back, and you are trying to move the horse. So, you are hitting the horse using your legs. When he feels the hitting, he knows it’s time to do something. That tells him that you want some kind of change. Therefore, he starts moving with his feet. If that is the right response to your instruction (moving forward), then you should stop applying the legs. You have to release the pressure when the horse is doing the right thing. That way you are telling to the horse:”Yes, you have done the right thing!”
When teaching the horse to follow your directions, pay attention to his respond. Be aware of the movements he is making when you try to apply pressure on him. If he is doing exactly what you want him to do, be sure that you have great communication with your horse.
The process of creating deep connection with your horse takes time and deduction. But, if you are willing to invest to building true friendship with this animal, the passion and joy you’ll experience will be absolutely priceless.
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