Why Focusing on 'Awareness' Instead of Attention Rewrites Horse Training Rules
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Mark Langley discusses the importance of horse awareness over mere attention in training for better cooperation and trust.
Most horse owners and trainers believe focusing on a horse’s attention is enough to create cooperation—until they realize true awareness is a game-changer. In this episode, Mark Langley explains the difference between a horse simply looking at you and one that is fully aware of everything around it. Imagine a horse so attuned, it notices the tiniest finger wiggle from 15 meters away without losing its relaxed composure—this is the power of horse’s awareness. Listen to understand how this awareness enhances your horse’s relaxation, responsiveness, and trust without demanding their relentless focus. Also in this episode, help for a scared mini-show horse who can be very hard to catch. Join Mark Langley’s Online Membership and start making your training more effective and your rides more enjoyable. www.marklangley.com.au/join
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