Friday, March 16, 2012

Answer 2

EQ: What is most important to becoming a successful western horse trainer?

Answer 2: A basic knowledge of groundwork and the equipment used to partake in it is one of the most important aspects to becoming a successful western horse trainer.

Evidence:
  • Groundwork is the basis of all training.
  • It establishes trust, leadership, and enforces the rules of space and respect.
  • Allows a horse to think and really refine his responses, suppleness, and flexion.
Sources:
  •  Groundwork, a book by Buck Brannaman
  • Ride the Journey, a book by Chris Cox
  • Kris Keeler, my service learner.

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