Remember, the conversation between you and your horse must…
““Remember, the conversation between you and your horse must never be dull or inert. It should be, “Ask, receive, give. Ask, receive, give." Ask with your body and legs; receive through your body into your hands; give primarily with the hands, but also with your body and legs, so that you can ask all over again, receive again, and give again. The give is your thanks. If you don’t give, you must ask harder the next time, and even harder after that, until you end up with a dead or resistant horse. I have heard Major Hans Wikne, coach of the Swedish dressage team and head of the Swedish National School for Instructors, say so many times, “For everything you ask from your horse, your must give back a little more. The give is more important than the take." Riding is much more than a push-me-pull-you between leg and hand.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Effective communication with a horse requires reciprocal giving and receiving through body and mind.
In simple terms: Give back when you ask a horse.
Key Takeaway
Practice reciprocal communication with horses.
Themes
communication
reciprocity
horse training
mind‑body connection
trust
Mood
educational
instructive
Type
communication:1
horse:1
reciprocity:1
trust:1
When to use this quote
- riding lessons
- therapy sessions
- team building
- personal discipline
Key Concepts
animal behavior
psychology
training methodology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you apply give‑and‑take in other relationships?
- What body cues improve horse communication?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex training dynamics.