These videos would help you understand or be reminded of Principles of Being Successful with Horses
https://youtu.be/a6pb3V3n4ak
We believe in preparing a horse for success by taking steps to expose him to a variety of stimulus and create a habitual desired response and building up his confidence before introducing the saddle and a rider. We find that this approach is one of the safest for the
horse and the rider. This is the first of several sessions. It is unedited so as to honestly show the different scenarios, reactions, behaviors and ways to lead and team up with the horse.
Always strive for connection.
No harsh methods used. She now loads at Liberty on the road and stands in the trailer with the trailer gate open.