57. Why Your Horse Isn’t Listening (And Are You Taking it Personally)

Do you ever feel like your horse just isn’t listening… no matter how clearly you ask?Most riders assume they have a training problem.But more often than not, it’s actually a communication problem.In this episode of The Thinking Horse and Rider, we dive into what’s really going on when your horse feels resistant, tense, or “uncooperative”—and why taking it personally might be the very thing shutting down your connection.You’ll learn:Why your horse isn’t ignoring you (and what they’re actually responding to)How the habit of taking things personally affects your trainingThe hidden sense of entitlement and how it shows up in everyday ridingWhy horses learn more like toddlers than machinesHow simplifying your asks can completely change your resultsA simple 10-minute experiment to start improving communication right awayIf you’re ready to stop “fixing” your horse and start having a real conversation… this episode will change the way you see everything.Watch my fly mask experiment here:https://youtube.com/shorts/yVeiMf4CD8U?feature=shareGet the FREE Awareness workshop www.equusenlightened.comFind me on social media as @equusenlightened.  Join the Horse and Rider Lab on Skool. It’s free! https://www.skool.com/equus-enlightened-8966/aboutYou can also view videos of the riding episodes or listen to all of them on YouTube under Come Ride with Me Riding Videos. My channel is https://www.youtube.com/@equusenlightenedRead blogs or find more links @ https://linktr.ee/equusenlightenedFind out more about Reconnect, Rebuild, and Ride with Heart https://equusenlightened.com/reconnect-rebuild-horse-human-partnership Email me at [email protected] Riding!