#PREDATOR MENTALITY VS PREY MENTALITY HOW TO#

To truly understand the depth and intricacy of the horse is a praiseworthy endeavor. None of that supports a positive dialogue between horse and human. In the worst case, it can lead to punishment of the horse. This inability to connect can too frequently result in a display of criticism and frustration.

#PREDATOR MENTALITY VS PREY MENTALITY HOW TO#

Unfortunately, many horse owners have no idea how to “read” their horse’s language, or how to communicate with their horse in a way the horse understands. To begin, you need to offer your horse a common language. My intent in the upcoming weeks is to offer you credible information as you progress in your own horsemanship journey. Perhaps you already have invested in that relationship and are open to learning more. This article may have resonated with you as you identified with the desire to return to the horse. My article offered advice for those wanting to pursue their dream of horsemanship. Upon approaching retirement age, many people, especially women, desire a relationship with horses that they may have experienced in their youth, or only dreamed of experiencing.Ĭlick here to read “ The Journey Back to the Horse“. Last week I addressed the phenomenon of reentering the horse world after a lifetime of career and family commitments. Before we can find true harmony and develop rapport with a horse, we must understand the nature of a horse and be willing to alter our intrinsic human nature to best complement our equine companions. So this week’s column is the first in a series on horse psychology and behavior. In order to connect with the horse’s heart, we must first get inside their head. When was the last time you had a good conversation with a horse? For those of you who are now furrowing at me in confusion, let me assure you, it is possible – and in this column, I’ll begin the exploration of how it’s done.

Predator mentality vs prey mentality