Horsemanship is Leadership

As trainers, we have a responsibility to help our horses reach their full potential.  And, this requires us to step into a leadership role. Horsemanship is simply leadership. Horses are not born with the natural instinct to be submissive. It is a learned habit. That’s why, as trainers, we have to take on a leadership role with that animal to help engage the thinking side of its brain and perform the maneuvers we are asking for. On this episode, I'm sharing some tips to help you develop your leadership skills as a trainer and become an effective listener. Read the full show notes at: philhaugenhorsemanship.com/podcast