Bores Quote by Francois Robichon de La Gueriniere
“Neither should, for the same reason, the lessons be for too long a period; they fatigue and bore a horse, and it should be returned to the stable with the same good spirits it had upon leaving it.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: On Horsemanship, 18th century
Excessively long lessons tire both horse and rider, so sessions should be brief to keep spirits high.
In simple terms: Long lessons tire horses; keep them short.
Key Takeaway
Keep training sessions short and positive.
Themes
training
horse welfare
motivation
Mood
reflective
practical
Type
instructional
advice
When to use this quote
- riding lessons
- horse training
- equestrian competitions
Key Concepts
animal behavior
learning theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance duration and frequency in training?
- What signs show a horse is fatigued?
A Different Perspective
Horses may still become bored if sessions are too frequent.
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