In this video, Jim takes the time to demonstrate teaching a horse how to handle a task by learning to feel calm and confident. The important part of this video is the horse learning to RESPOND not to REACT! This transcends to trailer loading or ANY task! The methodology here is VERY important so please take a minute and watch this video and share with friends!
Riders often come to me for advice because they’re having a hard time getting their horse’s mind and body soft and willing when they go to work in the arena. I always respond with the same question— “How do you go about your lesson with your horse?” Their response always seems to be the same. “I catch my horse, lead him to the barn, put him in cross-ties, groom and saddle, lead him to arena, get on and hit the rail for our warm-up.” Usually, they go on to say that the horse starts pushing through all directions once they
