Rebuilding Your Horse's Foundation After Time Off

During the winter months, it gets more difficult to devote adequate time to our horsemanship. The days get shorter, the temperatures get colder, and it’s simply not as easy to find favorable conditions for training. Taking a little time off isn’t a bad thing if we are aware of the correct way to approach training after a break. Time off reveals where our horses are weak in their fundamentals which, in turn, indicates we, as trainers, have been weak in our communication. In this episode, I'm covering some of the most common areas where horses will display weaknesses after a break, and how to overcome these weaknesses by rebuilding trust and communication with your horse. Interested in becoming part of our online training community? Head over to philhaugenhorsemanship.com/courses to explore our VIP training courses to get access to the fundamental exercises and monthly coaching opportunities mentioned in this episode.