How do you Re-Build Trust with Damaged Horses?

In this insightful episode of Mark Langley's Horsemanship Solutions Podcast, we take a deep dive into various horse behaviour issues, providing effective solutions for them. Mark shares his expert advice on assisting horses dealing with anger, defensive mis-trust, an un-safe horse to ride, and disconnection. He sheds light on how to navigate these situations calmly and effectively. This episode will enlighten listeners on understanding their horses' needs and improving their horsemanship skills. Special focus is on Miriam's horse from Sweden, who she perceives as angry with trapped feelings. The episode explores several challenges that she has faced, including aggressive behaviour, touch sensitivity and anxiety. The episode provides insights on how to deal with horses affected negatively by flawed training methods, focusing on the importance of guiding horses to think for themselves. Mark also delves deeper into redefining horsemanship training methods. One horse discussed needs to regain trust after common (but negative) training. Mark reveals practical steps for re-establishing trust and heading back towards constructive horsemanship. Mark also explains why a horse that he "opened up" is now unsafe to ride; and provides training guidance to continue to move forwards. If you've ever experienced a horse that becomes "like a giraffe" and disconnected, Mark also explains what to do in these situations. Listeners gain a wealth of knowledge on equine training, from recognizing signs of emotional distress in horses to celebrating triumphs over training challenges. This episode is truly an enriching experience for anyone aspiring to better understand and interact with horses.