Fitness Quote by Mark Rashid
““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
Source Interview: Horse Training Insights, 2015
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.
