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Tiny steps toward the big picture… Think about where you want to end up and how you are going to get there. A good way to do this is through visualization, think about this in your mind and get a "visual picture" of what you want to do.

A good example of this is "hooking on", Monty Roberts calls this "Join Up". What good is it to have a horse that follows you around? What do you accomplish by this? The end result from the hooking on is that your horse should have enough respect that it will respond to you at liberty. How are you going to get to this point?

Visualize your horse hooking on with you at the end of a lead rope.

Then visualize your horse hooking on with you in a round pen.

Then visualize your horse hooking on with you in an arena.

Then visualize your horse hooking on with you in a 100’ by 300’ paddock.

Then visualize your horse hooking on with you in a 1-acre turn out.

Then visualize your horse hooking on with you in a 5-acre pasture.

Then visualize your horse hooking on with you in a 5-acre pasture with 10 other horses.

Then visualize your horse hooking on with you in open rangeland.

And your still not done…

Now visualize yielding your horse in each of these situations, just like the lead mare in a herd would do.

Next Concept: Feel

There is some risk involved in horse training for both you and the horse. Horses can cause serious injury. Be sensible and don’t attempt anything that is outside your comfort level. This information is intended to illustrate how we apply our training techniques, you are responsible for using this information wisely. If you don’t feel comfortable with your abilities or an exercise, don’t do it! Seek advice or assistance from a professional horse trainer. Stay on the "high side of trouble".

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Last updated: July 17, 2003