The Essence of Liberty Podcast

21 | When "Play" Gets Dangerous And How To Stay Safe

The Essence of Liberty Podcast

Show Notes

In this episode of The Essence of Liberty Podcast, I’m talking about how to safely encourage playful, expressive energy in your horse. Playfulness is one of the most rewarding aspects of liberty training, but it can also be risky if the right foundations aren’t in place.

I share why it’s so important to have clear communication, space, and boundaries before encouraging high-energy play, and I discuss the common mistakes I see people make.

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