After working with that gelding, I made a much bigger…
““After working with that gelding, I made a much bigger effort to look for and find the tries that my horses offered during training or any other time, for that matter. In doing so, I quickly found just how much I had been missing in the simple communication between my horses and myself. For instance, I noticed that my horses often tried to respond to my cues much sooner than I’d ever imagined. Often times they would respond even before I had actually applied the cue, a pretty scary thought in and of itself. The other thing I noticed was that very often the try was so subtle that, had I not been paying attention, I would have missed it altogether. As a result, I was forced to become much more aware of what my horses were doing at all times, not just when I was asking something from them.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The rider learns to notice subtle, early signals from horses, revealing deeper communication beyond explicit cues.
In simple terms: Pay attention to subtle horse cues.
Key Takeaway
Observe and respond to early signals.
Themes
communication
awareness
training
mindfulness
Mood
reflective
inquisitive
Type
practical
insightful
When to use this quote
- riding lessons
- horse shows
- training sessions
- daily stable work
Key Concepts
Equine behavior
nonverbal cues
learning theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you improve your own observational skills?
- What subtle signals might you be overlooking?
A Different Perspective
Subtle cues can be missed without focused attention, limiting partnership.