10/31/2026
Take the time it takes.
Not every training session needs to be a time crunch to get the most accomplished.
Not every training session needs to end with a horse dripping in sweat.
Not every training session needs to be about what the human wants.
Some training sessions need to be slow. Allow the horse some time for emotional regulation, allow time for processing and understanding, allow them all the time they need. If you allow for horses to properly process and learn the first time, it will take a fraction of the time compared to rushing them through the basics and having to go back to fix gaps later. That’s exactly what I’m doing with this mare- fixing the gaps in her foundation to help her be a more willing partner and understand we are a team. The progress may look slow, but it will be ever lasting.