Alois Podhajsky on The young horse in the first phase of training... "The first object of training is to make the horse familiar with his new and unaccustomed work. If this work begins under the rider he should not forget the youthfulness and inexperience of his horse and show leniency to his faults, overlooking playful bucking which is an expression of youthful gaiety to which the horse is entitled. On no account should the horse be punished, but the rider must make every effort not to be thrown off."
I am reading the Complete Training of Horse and Rider In the Principles of Classical Horsemanship. I found this passage amusing and wanted to share. I think it is the language that made me laugh. I will look for a real quote to discuss as I progress. The book interesting so far. -Kristen
