How to stop Mouthiness in horses & getting Forward
Mark Langley Horsemanship Solutions for PartnershipShow Notes
If you struggle to get your horses to move forward - whether under saddle or in long reins - Mark has some great training tips for more confident movement. Plus, Mark explains how to adapt these techniques for carriage horses making the saddle transition, with insights into building feel, sensitivity, and responsiveness in even the most immune horses.
You’ll also learn why understanding your horse’s mindset—curiosity versus caution—is essential to progress. Mark discusses the importance of balancing stimuli to promote curiosity without overwhelming, and how to safely introduce environmental challenges like noise or flags to foster caution.
Mark also offers advice and insights into a mouthy gelding who doesn’t respond to flag used as a visual stimuli.
Mark Langley is a renowned horse trainer known for transforming challenging horses through calm, connected methods. His approach emphasizes mental clarity, respect, and trust over force, making complex training tasks achievable and enjoyable.
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