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Natural Horsemanship Methods for a Better Horse

Do you want to learn how to become a natural horseman?

Welcome to your introduction to natural horsemanship. Firstly, congratulations for investing in studying how to take care and ride your equine friend. The following tips and guidelines for effective horsemanship are as simple as they can get. With time and patience, you will be able to take care and ride your horse like a true natural horseman.

Do understand that your horse learns new things with repetition. Sometimes your horse will instantly pick something up with just a few tries but most of time, it will take several training sessions to get something right. You also learn as your horse learns which will lead you forever bonded. Not surprisingly, some info that will be mentioned may be redundant to experienced horsemen but it is certain that there are nuggets of gold even for the most decorated horsemen in this one.

The best techniques are the ones that had gone through the test of time. These methods are as old as the hill but every bit as effective today just as they were in the old times. Natural horsemanship is all about effective communication between you and your equine. That skill can only be improved by understanding horsemanship history and equine psychology. Knowing these things iscrucial for achieving perfect training methods and practical skills. In other words, study, understand, and use the equine’s language for you become a triumphant horseman.

Things to keep in mind when training the horse:

• Natural horsemanship is all about training without the use of force or negative reinforcement. The key is to use persuasive language in a gentle manner. World renowned horse journalist, Laura Hillenbrand, asserts this method.
• There is a solution to every horsemanship problem. It is up to you as the trainer to discover these solutions. You also become a better person as you make your horse a better follower.
• If the horse is not taking action properly, the problem is the methods or techniques you are using.
• As much as possible, avoid unhealthy “Pride of Ownership”.
• Do not immerse yourself too much in training how to ride. Learning how to understand and use the horse’s language should be paramount. Mastering first things first will make the riding aspect absolutely easier.
• Equines naturally have ‘herd mentality’. They are naturally afraid because they are considered ‘prey species’. They tend to group together to increase their chances of survival. Knowing this extensively will considerably help your training efforts.
• Equines mainly use body language to communicate within the herd. Body language and signals are crucial when communicating with the horse. Master this aspect and anything is possible with your horse.
• Body positioning mainly includes head carriage (how the horse carries his head). A head carried low indicates submission while a head raised high signals irritation or danger or refusal to focus or cooperate.

Always remember to be gentle but firm. Your horse may also sense weakness therefore, from time to time, express your dominance without, of course, hurting your equine. There so many things to learn. Just be patient and soon, you and your horse will reap the rewards only natural horsemanship can provide.

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