There are times, even with the best intentions, where we might push our horse over the threshold. So how do you know when to stop?

As type A achiever equestrians, we tend to feel something amazing when riding and keep chasing that feeling. I want it again, I want it more, I want it better!! 

However, quite often what we are feeling is our horse's best effort. If we don't stop to reward for effort, but instead keep drilling for perfect behaviours, our horse will go sour; at best and get frustrated and throw dangerous behaviours at worst.

A mantra in our school is to stop on a positive note feeling like you could've done more. So when is that?

In the latest episode of the First Do No Harm Podcast, we will talk about how to bring down a shaping plan so that we are rewarding for effort and setting our horse up for success, not only today but in the rides moving forwards.