Episode 8: Horse training myth #2 - "If you want to be your horse’s leader, you need to be higher in rank." episode artwork

EPISODE · Apr 4, 2025 · 6 MIN

Episode 8: Horse training myth #2 - "If you want to be your horse’s leader, you need to be higher in rank."

from The Horsefulness Training Podcast · host Karine Vandenborre

Free training: https://horsefulnesstraining.com/from-trauma-to-trust/In this episode, I talk about one of the most common myths in the horse world: that to be your horse's leader, you need to be higher in rank. This idea is based on the belief that horses follow a strict hierarchy, but that is simply not how it works in real life.Horses do not have a fixed ranking system, and leadership in a herd is not about dominance. It is about trust, calmness, and mutual understanding. In this episode, I explain why showing dominance is not the same as being a good leader, and how you can develop the kind of leadership your horse truly responds to.I also share why Bonding Time is the very first step I teach in Horsefulness Training. It is not just about creating a connection with your horse, but also about finding your own calm and confidence. When you build a solid foundation of trust and emotional balance, your horse will naturally start to follow your lead.You will hear how many of my students experience big changes within just a few days of starting Bonding Time, not only in their horses, but in themselves as well.If you are ready to take the first step toward a natural and mindful partnership with your horse, I invite you to join my free training. Enjoy this episode on Myth #2, and I hope to welcome you in the free training. In the next episode, I will dive into Myth #3: "My horse is dominant."

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