Have you ever "distracted” your horse to get a task done? Though it may seem like a good idea, Jim talks about how distraction is the same as sedation and the positive effect that you can have keeping your horse present and cognizant and in a learning mindset. Check out the video now to learn more and hear about a horse who doesn't want to " give its feet up" and how Jim suggests working with the horse.
This is an AWESOME video made by Nieske Pohlmann of Paarden Luisteren of her clients horse Getme, a nice Dutch WB that had a tough past with extreme trust issues! Jim Thomas started this guy under saddle while in the Netherlands Spring 2019. Thank you to Nieske and team for the video showing the 10 day journey of Getme. Watch to see all the steps, and progress, that was made by training through understanding!
In this video Jim Thomas demonstrates and discusses the purpose and effectiveness of a "3 foot lunge" with a beautiful Friesian stallion. The horse does not need to make you a "june bug on a string" and lunging should NEVER be for the intention to "wear a horse out". Instead, find out more about the HOW and WHY Jim uses a rope and does small three foot circles to gain the brain of the horse and start working.
