Understanding how to work with the horse on the ground is of vital importance. It all transfers to the saddle as well, but it is also for safety. Jim shows how to do obstacles, which could be everyday stuff around the barn, as well as discusses the importance of teaching a horse position and space. Check it out now!
What does the first ride with a green horse look like? How does Jim Thomas use patience, softness, and understanding of the horse's brain to create a good experience for the horse in the very beginning? Find out in this video of the first ride with an untrained Morgan horse.
In this video lesson, Jim works with a horse who is having a difficult time accepting the rear cinch during a lunging exercise. "Closeness just gives us the ability to have a better conversation with our horse. Distance and feel in the lead line is like distance when trying to talk to somebody across the room or the arena. The closer I can get that person to me, the better they understand what I’m saying. The closer I can keep this horse to me on this lead line, the better she can understand the feel of what I’m offering up
