“Tornadoes and Horses”
Did you know tornadoes strike most
often between 4-6 p.m.?
And the months they most often strike
in is March through July.
Although they can be predictable,
they have a lot of unpredictability.
Horses are like that to an extent.
Often, a horse can be predictable.
It’s just their unpredictability
that’s dangerous.
I’m not convinced most horse owners
understand the significance of a horse’s un-
predictability.
In fact, I believe if horse owners
knew how their horse was capable of hurting
them…albeit unintentional…they’d do all
they could to squash the possibility of it
happening.
Or at the least, they’d learn to
recognize when their horse is about to turn
into a tornado and they could either stop
it or lessen it.
To do that, I urge you to put your
horse through an obstacle course.
I don’t care HOW calm you think
your horse is.
That’s not the point.
The point is putting your horse through
an obstacle course will show you where your
horse is at mentally.
It will show you his “Spook Signs”.
What are his spook signs?
His spook signs are the things he
does before his “Uh Oh Switch” is turned on.
Once his “Uh Oh Switch” is turned on,
then you’re dealing with the horse getting
spooked.
And that could be bolting out of
control with you hanging on for dear life.
It could be your horse bucking.
Rearing.
And more.
Plus, here’s the thing.
You could have a horse that’s always
been calm. Always been easy to ride.
Never been any trouble.
And that, my friend, is where you
get into the worst trouble.
Let your guard down and that’s
when you get hurt.
Remember, it’s a horse’s unpredictability
that’s dangerous.
Now I’m not tryin’ to discourage horse
owners from riding or getting into horses.
It’s a big dream people have and I
just want them to be safe.
So it’s best you know the realities.
After all, isn’t it refreshing that
someone tells you like it “really” is?
That so, go out and make yourself
an obstacle course for you and your horse.
Start with some simple pieces of PVC
pipe you can lay on the ground at about 20
feet apart.
Start by asking your horse to walk
between them in a serpentine fashion.
You may be surprised to find your
horse may argue with you about doing it.
Why?
He may be scared of them because he’s
not seen them before.
And here’s a little secret for you.
If he won’t go between them, then
spread them further apart.
And understand that it’s okay if you
have to do that. You’re simply adjusting for
your horse’s comfort zone.
You’ll be able to bring the poles
closer together over time.
Now what’s the purpose of this?
One, it’s another thing to get your
horse used to.
Two, and very important, you become
aware of what your horse’s “Uh Oh Signs” are.
As you ride him around and through
the poles, be on the lookout for what signs
your horse shows that he’s getting bothered
by what he sees and hears.
Feel his body below you.
Does he tense up.
Look for the signs as you get closer
to the objects – that’s when you’ll start
to notice them.
You want to know your horse’s signs
because it’s your early warning signal that
he could turn into a tornado.
And if you spot it early, you can
often prevent him going ballistic. Or, you’ll
at least know he’s about to go nuts and you
won’t be as surprised.
Truth is, lots of people get tossed
off a horse because the horse’s “Uh-Oh Switch”
was clicked on and they didn’t realize it.
Now this is just a tiny piece of the
puzzle you will be doing with your horse.
What you should do is put your horse
through the entire obstacle course because
you will be amazed what it does for him and
you.
In fact, what you both will learn will
astound you and keep you soooooo much safer!
That so, hurry and get Vickie Weigel’s
info on teaching your horse to
“Conquer His Monsters”.
Click on the following:
http://horsetrainingresources.com/dvd-weigel-monsters.html
If anything, at least try the poles on
the ground.
You’ll get a feel for how it works.
But be careful because there is a safe
method to putting your horse through the obstacle
course like what Vickie shows.
You need to go slow and step by step.
And remember this because this is one
of the most important things:
“The idea is not
to scare your horse.”
But your horse’s comfort zone will have
to be challenged to make him better.
http://horsetrainingresources.com/dvd-weigel-monsters.html
OK. that’s is for today. Stay safe out there!
Charlie
P.S. It’s so important to know how to read your
horse’s signs. It can mean the difference of
diffusing a problem and finding yourself in
a tornado.
Working through these kinds of things by
using an obstacle course is an excellent way
build that trust between you and your horse
and allow you to maintain control when you
do face these issues when riding.
They will happen! Be ready.
http://horsetrainingresources.com/dvd-weigel-monsters.html
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