Horses and "Telepathy"

Horses are extremely sensitive to the emotions of the humans that work around them and ride them.  It's almost like telepathy!  Horses register your body tension -- if you are nervous, they become nervous!  As a prey animal, horses have to be sensitive to their environment.  And if you are nervous, then they figure that there must be something to be nervous about! If you are a rider, I bet you have noticed that your best rides are when you are the most relaxed.  So, the key to riding your best is being relaxed. Sometimes that is easier said then done though!  The key is in your breath.  When we get stressed, we tend to breath either very shallow or we hold our breath.  Ensuring that you monitor your breath will help and keep your body from tensing while on the horse, which creates a "feedback loop" between you and your horse.  As you relax, your horse relaxes, making it a better experience for you both.  Remember....BREATHE!

A little about me....

I was born in Paris, France, but since my parents were in the civil service we traveled extensively to places as far-flung as Morocco, England, Spain, France, Holland, and Germany. This travel gave me the opportunity to train under a variety of excellent trainers worldwide, and contributed to my diverse knowledge of horsemanship and equestrian disciplines. My horse disease started in Morocco, where I trained under Colonel Pascal, a retired French Legionnaire who had retired to Morocco to open a world-famous equestrian center.

In addition, I have a strong family background in the equestrian arts. My mother was an avid rider and one of my proudest moments was when I rode her purebred Arabian stallion. My father was a jockey who rode under the Queen of England's colors, green and burgundy; these colors were retired with my father, and will never be used for another jockey.