How to Know When a Horse Is Trying Their Best

Not every horse shows effort the same way. Some horses are naturally flashy and intense. Others stay quiet, reserved, or unsure, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t trying.In this episode I discuss:• The difference between confusion, pain, fear, and disobedience• Why some horses try hard even when the result isn’t perfect• How unrealistic expectations damage trust• Learning to reward small improvements and honest effort• Why patience and consistency matter in training• Building confidence in horses that are still learningLinks & Resources:​Follow me on Instagram and TikTok at Rfr_rodeo for behind-the-scenes content​also visit our sponsors Tacktical and Ranch Dress’n using code Rfr_rodeo, Rocket Donkey and Bucked Up using code RachelF10, and Swingin9t using code RachelFenske14If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your rodeo friends! Got a question or topic you'd love to hear about? Send me an email at [email protected] See you next week! Keep those barrels tight and your dreams big!