I use this exercise ALL the time. It works with horses, donkeys, minis, youngsters, oldies… all of them. The aim is to build confidence and curiosity in the face of novelty, rather than fear. Your horse will learn how to stay calm and enjoy exploring the world with you.
It’s the basis of so much despooking work, from hacking out, to being clipped.
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