Horses Are Not Mind Readers Horse culture has long promoted the idea that if we know what we want, and we apply a method that has been labeled as “acceptable,” the horse should comply. When that does not happen, frustration often follows—sometimes even anger. Yet the uncomfortable truth is this: horses do not know what we are asking unless we teach them clearly, consistently, and in a way they can understand. When a horse offers a behavior we did not want, it is not defiance. It is information.
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Horses Are Not Mind Readers Horse culture has long promoted the idea that if we know what we want, and we apply a method that has been labeled as “acceptable,” the horse should comply. When that does not happen, frustration often follows—sometimes even anger. Yet the uncomfortable truth is this: horses do not know what we are asking unless we teach them clearly, consistently, and in a way they can understand. When a horse offers a behavior we did not want, it is not defiance. It is information.
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What were the horses thinking 🤔🤣 #vtyellow #nyc #handcuffs | Victor Perez
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What were the horses thinking 🤔🤣 #vtyellow #nyc #handcuffs | Victor Perez
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It’s okay to dream about horses all day. If you’re constantly thinking about their beauty, strength, and the unique connection you can build with them, you’re not alone. Horses have an incredible way of speaking to our hearts, and they can teach us lessons in patience, trust, and resilience. And yes, it’s also okay to wish you could work with horses for a living — especially through Equine Assisted Learning (EAL). This transformative approach to personal growth and development is one of the most
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It’s okay to dream about horses all day. If you’re constantly thinking about their beauty, strength, and the unique connection you can build with them, you’re not alone. Horses have an incredible way of speaking to our hearts, and they can teach us lessons in patience, trust, and resilience. And yes, it’s also okay to wish you could work with horses for a living — especially through Equine Assisted Learning (EAL). This transformative approach to personal growth and development is one of the most
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Ever wonder what your horse is *really* thinking? Sometimes, letting them lead reveals a lot about their state of mind. "You get a window into their mind," when you allow them to show you what they want to do. What have animals taught you? #HorseTraining #AnimalPsychology #EquestrianLife #Mindfulness #HorseWisdom | Ed's Walking Horses
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Is this what your horse is thinking? 🤪 Is your horse scheming or plotting all kinds of things when you're riding? Well, probably not. That's something that's in our minds. Because horses are only doing the 'wrong thing' if they don't know what the right thing is. They are forced to rely on their natural instinct if that's the only thing they know. But it's our job to teach them there's another way. Want to know how? I'll show you in our Reduce Tension Course: 👇 https://trtmethod.com/reduce-ten
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Is this what your horse is thinking? 🤪 Is your horse scheming or plotting all kinds of things when you're riding? Well, probably not. That's something that's in our minds. Because horses are only doing the 'wrong thing' if they don't know what the right thing is. They are forced to rely on their natural instinct if that's the only thing they know. But it's our job to teach them there's another way. Want to know how? I'll show you in our Reduce Tension Course: 👇 https://trtmethod.com/reduce-ten
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Are horses more intelligent than we think? 🤔💭 A recent study by Nottingham Trent University discovered that horses possess more advanced cognitive abilities than previously thought. In the experiment, horses engaged in a reward-based game requiring them to adapt to new rules when penalties were introduced. The horses demonstrated a high level of problem-solving and strategic thinking, surpassing expectations. This ability to comprehend and adjust to changing dynamics challenges the stereotype
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Are horses more intelligent than we think? 🤔💭 A recent study by Nottingham Trent University discovered that horses possess more advanced cognitive abilities than previously thought. In the experiment, horses engaged in a reward-based game requiring them to adapt to new rules when penalties were introduced. The horses demonstrated a high level of problem-solving and strategic thinking, surpassing expectations. This ability to comprehend and adjust to changing dynamics challenges the stereotype
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When I'm teaching horses, I start with no opposing forces. For example, the first time I teach a horse to back up, they're standing perfectly still, not thinking about moving forward. A backup is a slowdown from a standstill, without forward momentum. Similarly, when I teach a horse to steer, they're not thinking to the right or left. I avoid teaching with opposing forces, like wanting to go in one direction while they think of another. It's much easier to teach horses effectively when they're n
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“Horses with space and friends don’t need enrichment.” We hear this a lot. But in our open stable, with ad lib hay, room to roam and a social herd, our ponies still choose their puzzle time. Not because they’re bored — but because thinking, exploring and solving problems is part of being a horse. Mental stimulation doesn’t replace a good life. It’s what comes next. Curious what your horse would choose? 👉 Discover our puzzles in the shop. #equithink #enrichmentforhorses #horsetoys #rethinkinghor
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Let's talk about common sense and horses. Spoiler alert: they don't go hand in hand. As much as we may wish it, working with horses requires a whole different level of thinking. Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments! #horses #commonsense #equestrian #horsecare #horsebehavior #workingwithhorses #steadyhorse | Steady Horse
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As an equestrian psychotherapist, I see the same psychological patterns destroying both horses and humans in our industry. The responses to my furosemide callout revealed everything: barrel racers choosing ego protection over horse welfare, cognitive dissonance disguised as expertise, and communities enabling each other’s resistance to growth. But here’s what fascinates me as a therapist—this mental inflexibility doesn’t stay in the barn. When you can’t handle being wrong about your horse’s medi
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