Show Notes
This week, Mark answers three member questions about horses that appear very different—but all share the same underlying cause.
Learn why an ex-harness horse becomes defensive during saddling and rugging, how to help an impatient young horse stand quietly, and why a horse that leads well can still struggle with worming.
Rather than focusing on the behaviour itself, Mark explains how changing a horse’s mindset creates lasting change. Discover practical ways to build softness, trust and emotional balance through clearer communication and better understanding of how horses think.
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