Did you know that horses learn much faster than we do? To some, that may sound strange, but I have no doubt this is true. They also learn exactly what we teach them to do, and quickly.
Most people don’t realize that anytime they’re around their horse, they’re teaching them something. Therefore, if you consistently create positive habits and patterns, what your horse learns from you will produce a positive outcome. The same holds true for destructive or inferior learning patterns.
It’s a powerful concept, especially where horse behavior is concerned.
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