41. Why Your Horse Won’t Try Anymore

Why Your Horse Won’t Try AnymoreIn this episode of Come Ride With Me, we’re flipping the script on rider perfectionism and taking a hard look at how our need to control every moment — in and out of the saddle — can shut down our horse’s ability to think, learn, and self-regulate.From micromanagement to mistake-shaming, we explore why so many domestic horses struggle with emotional resilience and how riders may unknowingly create defensive, shutdown, or “difficult” behaviors through pressure and overcorrection.You’ll learn:Why obedience isn’t the same as confidenceHow frustration and fear of punishment affect your horse’s brainWhat behavior science and equine neuroscience (including Dr. Steve Peters’ work) reveal about learning under pressureSimple ways to rebuild trust and offer your horse the space to think againIf you’ve ever wondered why your horse seems hesitant, anxious, or like they’ve stopped trying altogether — this episode is for you.✨ Let go of perfection. Reclaim your partnership. And make room for a curious, thinking horse again.🎧 Listen now.Take the Are You a Perfectionist Quiz? at www.equusenlightened.comFind me on social media as @equusenlightened.  Join our Facebook group titled Horse-First Dressage: Compassionate Training and Connection or join the community and the Dressage Naturally Video Classroom at www.patreon.com/equusenlightened.You can also view videos of the riding episodes or listen to all of them on YouTube. My channel is https://www.youtube.com/@equusenlightenedRead blogs or find more links @ https://linktr.ee/equusenlightenedEmail me at [email protected] me at a live clinic in VA September 28, 2025 https://clinics.equusenlightened.net/s/clinic-participant-flow-lgopHappy Riding!