Perhaps the best way to become a trusted leader for our horses is to first demonstrate that we aren’t afraid to be a follower every once in a while. It’s not a sin to let our horses tell us when something is wrong or to let them make a decision from time to time. If it’s a good decision, we can go with it. If it’s a bad decision, we can be prepared to show them why it was a bad decision and what we can do to help them out of it. By doing so, we’re not only avoiding a potential fight, but we are also showing our horses that we can be counted on to be fair in just about every situation. Giving a
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