Has Your Mustang Ever Tried to Protect You?
Mustang protective behavior can take unexpected forms. On a rainy morning at the farm, Floki went from fearing my raincoat to trying to get it off me, and I believe he was trying to protect me.
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Consent-Based Haltering (First Touches to First Buckle)
There’s a moment in mustang work where everything gets quiet and your mustang is standing there thinking, and you can feel the decision happening behind liquid chocolate eyes. They begin to realize that they aren’t trapped; they can say no, and they can even leave instead of doing what’s being asked. That’s the moment I’m…
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Why People Love Mustangs: The Wild Kind of Trust
Floki didn’t have to choose me. But he did—and that changed everything. Why people love mustangs: because when a wild horse chooses you—really chooses you—it feels like belonging. There’s a kind of closeness you can earn with most horses—through time, consistency, good hands, and the steady comfort of being a familiar part of their world….
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🐴 What Floki Taught Me About Pressure and Perception – Building Trust with a Mustang
I learned that truth on a day I’d hoped would mark a milestone — the day Floki needed to load onto a trailer to leave for training. He had loaded before, when our relationship was new.
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Embracing Positive Reinforcement in Modern Horse Training
Explore the evolving methods of horse training, from positive reinforcement to punishment, delving into operant conditioning. Resources included.
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Gentling Giants: A Journey of Trust and Transformation
Dive into the compelling diary of a dedicated horse trainer employing positive reinforcement to gently win over the trust of Lagertha and Floki, two cautious mustangs. This story unfolds the resilience, patience, and bond formed in the quest to heal and understand, highlighting a unique and emotional journey towards mutual trust and respect.
