The Essence of Liberty Podcast

12 | Do you need to stop riding your horse when you start liberty?

The Essence of Liberty Podcast

Show Notes

Have you ever wondered if embracing liberty horsemanship means giving up riding or other activities with your horse?

Maybe you have wondered if starting liberty means that your horse *always* needs to be at liberty, no matter what you are doing with them…

Or if involving food rewards into training means that you need to use food rewards ALL. THE. TIME….

You're not alone—these are some of the most common questions I hear!

In this episode of The Essence of Liberty Podcast, we explore the relationship between liberty training and your other pursuits with your horse. Can liberty coexist with riding? How does your horse know the difference? And what happens if your current activities feel stressful or confusing for your horse?

Tune in to discover how liberty training can enrich your bond without requiring you to abandon the things you and your horse already do together. Whether you're a seasoned rider or just starting your liberty journey, this episode is packed with insights that might just change the way you think about training!

Don't miss this one—it might be the permission slip you've been waiting for. 🎧🐴

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