WHEN YOUR HORSE IS YOUR PARTNER

• He initiates communication with you.

• He trusts that when something new is asked of him, he can safely pause to think through his options, or experiment to figure out the right answer because he will not be punished for honest mistakes.

• He is so tuned in to what you are doing, he may anticipate what you are likely to ask of him next, and offer it before you ask.

• He volunteers behaviors that have pleased you in the past.

• He exercises “intelligent disobedience” instead of obeying commands that could place him or you both in danger.

• He shows signs of attachment to you.