The one thing that I think is SOOOO great about this dvd, is that it is a stark reminder about PNH principle #2 Do not make or teach assumptions. Both the horses in this dvd were assumed to have 'behavioral' issues....how ever by being quiet, and not ADDING to the horses anxiety, Mark is able to make alot of discoveries and help this horse with his REAL issues.
some of the dvd is repetative and a bit like watching paint dry, but it does offer the opportunity to explore horse behavior, and a simpler, kinder way to get some things accomplished. We also get to see mark doing something similar to "WHR leading from behind", on a hard to catch horse.
The more I look, the more I see these rituals at the core of the most successfull techniques.....hmmm how interesting!
Lateral thinking demo at it's finest for sure. Also goes hand in hand with some of the L&HB stuff....kinda cool.
It is also really educational to see how keeping things quiet, you can actually get so much done. he takes a horse with purported catching problems and difficulty having his feet held, and at liberty, in a fairly large corral, works this horse thru his feet handling issues, all with out restraint. Pretty awesome in my book and all the more learning that you don't HAVE to cause a a big fuss to get thru to a horse or to get them to yield and release to you. Mucho Bravo....no lasso...no chasing....no big motions or gestures.....just simple quiet leadership. LOVE it!
For sure give this dvd 4*s, as this is not to be missed at how much you can get, while doing so little.
Savvy On
Michelle
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