Title: Intuitive Horsemanship

Author: Stevi Weissbach

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Have you ever had that synchronicity with your horse, -where he
seems to do everything you have thought? It is an amazing
feeling, and it isn't usually "just by chance." Is telepathic
communication really a possibility?

 If you have ever spent time with horses in a herd, you may have
noticed when two horses are in new surroundings they seem
"glued," as if a rope is holding them together. Have you ever
noticed how their fear spreads like a wildfire? These "natural
instincts" are great for survival. It keeps the horses safe and
connected to one another. So how can this help humans work with
horses?

 The reason horses can communicate through telepathy is because
they are honest with each other when they are scared, upset or
content. They don't always listen to us because so many of us
are used to lying about our feelings and what we really mean.
You may have heard the expressions "leave your problems at the
gate," and "show him who is boss." We, as a human race, should
take the time to understand one another and the ideas we live
by. Instead, many of us rely on someone else's experience or
what has been taught as "right." It is more helpful to the horse
if there is no right or wrong: just what works well to get a
task completed, and what doesn't. Becoming a good horseperson
isn't about following a program. It's about following a feel.

If you believe your horse can listen to your thoughts, try this.

Think of a task you want him or her to do. For example: Walk
on, or go forward. What you want to do is put yourself in your
horse's feet. Here are some questions to ask yourself: * Why
will you (as the horse) want to move? What will cause you to go
forward? * Should you respect her (the human) enough to do what
she asks? * Will she quit nagging you to complete the task after
you have done what she asked? * If you don't understand her,
will she get mad and frustrated and discipline you
unnecessarily? * Is your leader assertive enough to mean what
she says?

Before you ask your horse to move, you should have a general
idea of what it is you want, if you are asking clear enough for
the horse to figure it out, and if it is even physically and
emotionally possible. Anything is possible with the right
guidance.

You are ready to "execute" the task. Picture or imagine being in
your horses body, pushing off at a walk. Feel which leg will go
forward first, the momentum and the release of pressure. The
more vivid your imagination is the better. Then ask your horse
in a way he has been trained to move. Try it a number of times,
picture starting and stopping. Then follow through with a
command he understands. Your horse should start to get the idea,
which is really your idea passed to him. Then start to add
different elements and have some fun with it. You will find that
you will be more in tune to your horse's movements and he will
understand you better.

It is very similar to the visualization any Olympic athlete,
project leader, or business person might use; the only
difference is that you are doing the visualizing for your horse.
To be successful at communicating with your horse you will need
to be clear and understandable.

If you enjoyed this article then pass it on! Interested in
learning more? What about if the learning was combined with an
amazing vacation? Email me at Stevi@YemayaHorseRetreat.com,
Visit us online at: www.YemayaHorseRetreat.com, Or give us a
call at (250) 295-0569 (Princeton BC, Canada).

 

About the author:
Stevi has worked around different breeds of horses, many
dynamic instructors and motivational speakers. She understands
how people and horses learn best, how to communicate with horses
on a physical and spiritual level, and knows how to make
situations fun and positive for both you and your horse.

Stevi writes her articles to enlighten you to have fun with your
horse, be creative, and treat your horse with respect.

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