Heart Soul Reflections — boundaries
Boundaries and Horsemanship
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Many of us struggle with setting healthy boundaries in relationships. When we learn how to successfully and effectively work with a 1000-pound animal to create a safe environment, we can begin to look at all our other relationships through enlightened eyes. Setting boundaries is a way of caring for ourselves. It does NOT make you mean, selfish, or uncaring.
Lunging versus Groundwork
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Groundwork versus lunging or just getting on and ride I have found that there is a lot of confusion and misconception in regards to doing groundwork with our horses. Many people believe that doing groundwork and lunging are the same thing and they are not. Groundwork consists of a variety of things we do on the ground to get our horses engaging with us. When we ask our horses to do something, it requires them to engage their mind in order to get the body to do what is being asked. It gives us the opportunity to see where are...
Groundwork, the Foundation to Success
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Groundwork is where it all begins. It is the first thing we do with a young horse and it shouldn’t stop just because the horse can carry a rider.
A New Relationship with a Horse is Like Getting a New Dance Partner
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We are learning to dance in harmony and each time we come together the connection is getting deeper and more meaningful.
Boundaries and Horsemanship
Boundaries are an important part of any healthy relationship and personal boundaries are extremely important when creating a safe and successful partnership with horses.