Never forget these!!

The Eight Principles

1. Horsemanship is natural.
2. Don’t make or teach assumptions.
3. Communication is two or more
individuals sharing and understanding
an idea.
4. Horses and humans have mutual
responsibilities.
5. The attitude of justice is effective.
6. Body language is the universal language.
7. Horses teach humans and humans
teach horses.
8. Principles, purpose and time are the
tools of teaching.

The 8 Responsibilities

There are four responsibilities for the
horse and four for the human.

FOR THE HORSE:
1. Don’t act like a prey animal.
2. Don’t change gait.
3. Don’t change direction.
4. Look where you are going.

FOR THE HUMAN:
1. Don’t act like a predator.
2. Have an independent seat.
3. Think like a horse.
4. Use the natural power of focus.

The Qualities of a Horseman

1. Heart and Desire
2. Respect
3. Impulsion
4. Flexion
5. Attitude and Focus—Positive, Progressive and Natural
6. Feel
7. Timing
8. Balance
9. Savvy
10. Experience

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I have an idea but I have to ponder it some more before I share it. I am excited about it but I want to make sure I have it all right first ;)

~K