Clinton Anderson: Horses Teach People and People Teach Horses -- Downunder Horsemanship

Horsemanship Philosophy, Part 39: Horses Teach People and People Teach Horses

I firmly believe that horses teach people, and then people teach horses – in that exact order – meaning that when you first start riding, you should buy a horse that will actually teach you. The horse that you start with should be safe, controlled and respectful. He’ll build your confidence and teach you the basics. Once you’ve reached a certain level of riding ability and confidence, you’ll more than likely outgrow that particular horse’s ability.

When you do move on to your next horse, you’re going to find one that’s a bit more of a challenge and has more athletic ability. He’s going to take your horsemanship to the next level and then you’ll move on to a horse with even more ability.

That’s where the second part of that saying comes into play: “People teach horses.” Once you’ve ridden a variety of horses and have continued to build your knowledge and confidence, then you’ll start teaching horses what you know. - Clinton Subscribe to our channel

In this 42-part series, horse trainer Clinton Anderson shares the philosophy and theories behind his approach to horsemanship. Subscribe to our channel "When I first started working with horses and trying to improve my horsemanship skills, there were a lot of things that were very confusing to me. Why did my horse behave that way? Why did he react to some things and not to others? How could I get him to understand what I was asking him to do? Why did my horse do so well one day and do everything wrong the next day? Eventually, I discovered that the key to training a horse is learning how to communicate with him in a way that he will understand. If you don't know what makes your horse tick and understand why he does the things he does - good or bad - then training your horse is going to be very difficult. However, once you learn how to communicate with your horse, the two of you can then begin to build the kind of partnership that will help you achieve your goals. Prepare to see your horse in a whole new light as you learn how to get inside your horse's mind, understand how he thinks, and develop clearer and more effective communication than ever before to help set a foundation for a successful partnership." - Clinton

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