| Physical, mental and emotional fitness is important for | | | | what you want them to - You could interpret this as |
| your horse back riding and horse training. If you are fit | | | | possible resistance, an over impulsive horse may take |
| and agile, your horse will carry less weight and you will | | | | off and an under impulsive horse mightn't want to |
| be able to easily exercise your horse in the various | | | | move at all. This is where patiently asking, guiding and |
| elements. Just as swimmers keep themselves fit, eat | | | | not losing your cool and thinking on your feet is of |
| healthy food, sleep well and socialise sensibly - Your | | | | crucial importance. Even if your horse provokes you - |
| horse will appreciate if you do this too! | | | | don't lose your cool, have a cup of tea and sit with |
| You need to have clear rational thinking as you work | | | | your horse as you both think about it and work it out. |
| with your horse, so you can understand the concepts | | | | By demonstrating to your horse that you are |
| of the training program, and analyse and plan how you | | | | physically, mentally and emotionally fit and are an |
| will implement the training. You need to think on your | | | | effective leader that encourages both horse and rider |
| feet when working with and training your horse, | | | | comfort zones, your horse will respond with heart, |
| referencing the theories and advise, that you need to | | | | mind and soul and willingly try to work with you as you |
| apply, then evaluate your practise lessons, later | | | | both advance and accomplish your horse training |
| discussing your success and needs with training friends | | | | goals, allowing you to advance your equestrian |
| and coaches. | | | | performance. |
| You need to be emotionally fit so you can ask your | | | | Your horse will develop a trust in you so they willingly |
| horse to do an exercise and have the confidence to | | | | go on outings away, or go on the trail, with the horse |
| fully participate as a horse back rider (with no fear) to | | | | knowing that he has full confidence in you to safely |
| enable them to execute the move or patiently wait | | | | return him to his buddies at home later. |
| while they sort through trying to understand and do | | | | |