> Though the aim should be no noseband.... no, actually, >> the aim SHOULD be NO BRIDLE!
> I think I can, I think I can, I think I can............ Just start slowly, in a small pen. You can have the bridle on and practice not touching the reins. When you're good at that, try with a neck rope. After first using it, then try not touching it. Use your body to direct the horse. For a turn, use: eyes, bellybutton, leg, arm. Which means, first turn your eyes in the direction of the turn, then your bellybutton, then put the off leg on, then point your arm in the direction you want to go. When the horse makes the slightest slightest inclination, or try, even by giving an eye to that direction, reward (click and treat or say "Good boy!" and stop for scratching and petting). You go, girl! Judy http://icehorses.net http://clickryder.com
