I'm hoping that someone here can help me as I am ready to give up.
I have been around horses for most of my life. For the last couple of years I have really struggled to stay calm when a horse gets over excited or too forward going. I go into a fight or flight response and forget everything I know about the horse I am working with. Obviously my panic transfers to the horse and the situation spirals.
I have stopped leading ponies with children on board because it doesn't feel safe.
If I am stressed in a different situation I can stop and breathe, slowly and mindfully, until the feeling has passed. Unfortunately, a horse doesn't understand to wait for me to get a grip!
Any ideas?
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Pancakeflat · 21/03/2022 13:46
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