Why does my horse rear? (Part 2 of a 4 video series)

I've been invited out by a student struggling with her rearing horse.

So I'm going to share some of the insights of the very first meeting of this horse, while I implement the Equestrian Movement Holisitic Horse Handling Methodology to assess the emotion behind the behaviour of rearing.

Warning - it's not going to be a flashy video of me sitting through a broncing episode until he stops. I will not sit on a horse until I know they feel safe and relaxed, not only take direction well from me but are also seeking direction from me and are also consenting and even better inviting me in to the saddle.

BECAUSE if I have a horse that does not feel safe with me, does not seek direction from me, does not have trust and confidence in me, does not take direction well from me and/or does not want me on their back..... why would I want to sit on them!?!?!?!

Sure I have done this a bunch throughout my training career but I just refuse to work like that anymore and do it to the horses, so if that is what you were hoping to watch, you're on the wrong channel.

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