Robyn Hood wrote: > Black horses are always so challenging to see in photos. Riding with a > loose rein is nice but it doesn't necessarily help the horse learn a > different way of carrying himself and releasing the base of the neck. I > think that is kind of misunderstood. He seems to use his neck quite a bit. He carries it at different levels, depending on whether we are on the flat or climbing a hill; moseying along or walking at a good clip, etc. Sometimes he is nose to the ground, sniffing things on the trail. > A horse habitual posture, just like ours, is just that a habit. Since he > was probably ridden with a fairly > tight rein before you, the holding pattern in the base of the neck will > likely be there and could be a cause of the sensitivity to be touched, > especially if he is okay about being touched in other places. Is that true? > He doesn't move away if I touch him with my hands...it is something to do with brushing. I have tried various brushes with various materials. > I am not sure where you live but if you are close to where Peggy Cummings > will be sometime www.connectedriding.com at least go to audit as you would > learn so much that could be helpful. > I'm in NC now but did go to one of Peggy's clinics in CA.
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