Episode 34: Ben Longwell - Helping A Horse Get Haltered

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In this episode, we are going to discuss some communication keys for preparing your horse to be haltered with trust and understanding. These principles apply not only to young horses/foals (starting to halter) and problem-solving cases (where a horse has developed evasive ideas), but also may help you think about your approach to simple tasks, even if you don't have a problem.About "Life in the Saddle" Podcast: Join horseman Ben Longwell as he shares stories & adventures and interviews extraordinary men and women in the equine and ranching industries to gain insight into horsemanship and life itself. As part of his mission to help people and their horses achieve more together, through his business True West Horsemanship Ltd, this show will include horsemanship & training tips, stories, interviews with other industry professionals, and tips for personal development and life applications.

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Good stuff Ben! I board with a lot of English/Dressage riders and I’ve personally witnessed a lot of those folks having to climb up their horses neck in order to put a halter or bridle on. It’s also a problem when they worm or vaccinate their horses as the horses first reaction is to raise their head which creates a tight braced horse, a horse that goes into panic pretty easy too vs. a more relaxed horse.