Do you have behavior or training problems with your Trakehner? Trakehner horses are energetic, gifted and intelligent athletes. But if you get on the wrong side of your sport horse, regardless of its breed, things can go wrong quickly.
If any of these scenarios sound familiar to you, then you have a real problem on your hands that may not be easily or quickly solved through normal training methods or approaches.
* Does your Trakehner horse freak out, act skittish or nervous in the hand or under the saddle?
* Is your horse so heavy in your hands that you think your arms are going to fall off?
* Do they stoically refuse to move on…or do they run away with you once they get going?
* Does your Trakehner dressage horse run with its nose in the air and a hollow back, constantly avoiding the bit and hands?
* Does your horse bite you or you (or others), or run away when you approach?
* Does your horse kick, rear or attack you or others?
* Does your horse refuse to load (or unload) safely into a horse trailer?
* Do they hold their heads so high that you can’t slow them down or stop them?
* Does your horse constantly wag its tail or pin its ears under the saddle?
If your horse does any of these things, then this is the perfect time to find out why by asking your horse directly. The answers may surprise and entertain him, and will always help him dramatically grow in skill with horsemanship.
Animal communicators are gifted with the ability to have a deep conversation with any animal, including horses. And after working with horses for most of my life and communicating with them professionally for nearly 20 years, I’ve discovered that what the horse owner, jockey or trainer thinks is happening is rarely the truth, from the standpoint of of view of the horse.
If you miss the boat in this case, you will spend a lot of wasted energy, time and money going in the wrong direction in a hurry. You may even end up hurt, or your expensive Trakehner may lose its health, its willingness to work with you (your goodwill), or your home…and in the worst case, lose your life.
What do you do with a horse that won’t take direction?
Most of the time, the trainer or jockey blames the horse for the problem, thinking they are just being rude or don’t want to act. They rarely think of their horse experiencing an emotional, mental, or physical problem.
Don’t blame your horse for behavior or training problems, or an inability to master a skill. It’s time for you to assess what you may be doing wrong and make the appropriate changes to rebalance your relationship.
Your horse knows why he is behaving that way and it makes a lot of sense to him. Poor communication is at the root of almost all problems… and communication is always the key to getting things resolved.
If you want a healthy, happy horse that will love to see you and work with you, then start here before you do anything else.
Your best horse trainer and riding instructor is not your trainer! He is your horse!
Who knows better than them what works and what doesn’t? What hurts or is confusing, and why?
It is the responsibility of the rider and trainer to learn how to communicate effectively so that their horse understands what is being asked of it and can perform at its best with a willing and happy heart.
Take a moment to open your own mind and heart. Take the time to connect and really listen to them; honor what your horse has been trying to tell you; experience what it is like to be them; learn from their point of view; and invite their comments or suggestions on how they think it can improve your driving and your relationship.
You can get what you need to know straight from the mouths of your horses! Communicating with your horse to resolve behavior or training issues will ultimately and quickly strengthen the bond between you and your horse. Instead of struggling with a nightmare, you can start enjoying the horse of your dreams.