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!