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How to teach your horse to respect your space

Many riders are told that they need to get their horse out of their space so the horse learns to “respect” them.

But the way you teach your horse about space is far more important than simply moving him back.

In this video, I’ll share why that approach doesn’t create real growth, and show you what you can do instead.

The goal isn’t to push your horse away every five minutes, but to help him develop awareness and responsibility, so he can manage himself and feel secure in your presence.

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