16/03/2026
Today was a good reminder that horses don’t always read the training plan… especially when they’ve had a few weeks off. 😅
This horse came back into work today after a little break and definitely had plenty to say about it. We started off a bit tense and full of energy, so instead of pushing on, we went back to basics and popped him on the lunge— which turned out to be the best decision.
After letting him get a few opinions out and find his balance again, he started to relax, switch his brain back on and actually listen. By the end of the session he was much calmer, softer, and working with me instead of against me.
Sometimes the best training sessions aren’t the ones that go exactly to plan — they’re the ones where you take a step back, listen to the horse, and give them what they need that day. 🐎