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or 2, give your horse a scratch and walk her away saying, “Good girl!” Two steps leads to four, four steps leads to fourteen, and so on. Shaman loved appreciation for her efforts and the fact that success was attainable. In fact, she didn't know she was in training... We were just having fun doing new stuff, and she felt proud of herself!
Put your horse first.
If you focus on the task and not on the relationship, you'll quickly lose your LBI’s interest and respect. Do not get an attitude and do not engage in any drama! LBIs want to be in control, and it can escalate into a fight. They are not prone to back down. Bring a fight, get a fight!
Ask.
A leader will ask. Gently, kindly, and ever so politely, ask your horse to do something. (Don't you like to be treated fairly?) She's smart. If you treat her like she's not, you're asking for trouble!
No nagging.
Avoid nagging! It doesn't work well in our world, and certainly not in the horse's world. If you peck at a LBI, they'll laugh at you. They'll see how wimpy you are, and that's when they'll take your lunch money! They'll stop working; respect will disappear. If you continue to ask your horse to respond, and continue to NOT get a response, you'll know for sure that you're nagging.
Be clear.
Be sure to be clear what you need her to do. Your intention, your focus, position, body language, use