The list is long, but every wrong turn led to more understanding and a deeper knowledge of training methods and equine behavior. Most of my mistakes were truly a lack of understanding. As time has gone on my whole concept of riding and training has completely changed. Whenever I run into trouble now the first place I look is to myself. Have I over faced the horse? Are the building blocks in place to ask for the harder step? Are my biomechanics correct or do they need tuning?
I now truly believe that the average, uncomplicated horse is a clear reflection of the rider/trainer's methods and biomechanics. End sum. Humbling isn't it?
Truer words. I have so much Buck Love.
ReplyDeleteYeah, eventer79, I agree much to like about Buck and the old school natural horsemen. A lot of times I find their ways softer and more appealing than many dressage trainers.
ReplyDeleteI don't know a lot about the group of cowboy trainers except for Monty Roberts (read the books and have seen in person) and Buck. I was mesmerized by the Buck documentary. In fact, that you for reminding. I should watch it again. :)
ReplyDeleteFailure is essential to learning! As for Buck , <3
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