There is an inevitable issue with the traditional method of horse training, and even natural horsemanship. 

This element is "push the horse through it".

Whether we are bullying them into submission or pushing them into reactivity, we are still pushing the horse through it.

We are not showing up as compassionate leaders when we push a horse through it.

We can not develop a horses ability to regulate their emotional response if we just push our horse through it.

We cannot encourage the horse to willingly enjoy working with us if we always push our horse through it.

So if we can't offer compassionate leadership, or develop their emotional agility or willingness, how on earth can we ever expect them to have faith, trust and confidence in us, let alone enjoy their time with us or want to look after us.

If you are tired of pushing your horse through it and want to know how you can develop faith, trust and confidence within your horse towards you, check out our free, 11 lesson course called Building Connection.