Choosing the Right Horse & Rebuilding Confidence
Mark Langley Horsemanship Solutions for PartnershipShow Notes
Buying or taking on a new horse can bring exciting possibilities — but also challenges that may not be obvious at first.
In this episode, Mark answers member questions about what to look for when choosing a young horse, temperament and the horse’s ability to think and process new situations. He also discusses working with horses that lack confidence, become reactive during handling, or appear quiet and safe but are actually carrying significant anxiety and whether these sorts of issues can be tackled by us or best left to professionals.
🎧 Listen to the full episode to learn more about Mark’s approach to developing horses that are softer, more thoughtful and confident — rather than simply compliant.
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