We often think of the reward as something that comes after the work — the stop, the pat, the release, the treat. But what if the reward didn’t have to be the end of the movement?

Stillness isn’t always calmness or lack of fear with horses.

Being aware of how your horse feels will be helpful for a successful training session!

Learning to read your horse and stay below their threshold can help new things be much less of a big deal.