In episode #5 of How Horses Communicate, Belinda Bolsenbroek delves into the significance of observing and understanding the breathing patterns of horses. By paying close attention to their breath, horse owners gain valuable insights into the horse's emotional and physical state during exercises. Belinda explains that when a horse holds its breath and displays anxiety, it often mirrors the tension and breath-holding of the rider.
The diaphragm, a vital muscle connected to overall bodily functioning and fascia, plays a crucial role in correct breathing for horses. Proper muscle development, a strong relationship, and a secure horse within various exercises become difficult to achieve without correct breathing. Belinda notes that when a horse feels overwhelmed or anticipates pressure, it tends to hold its breath. To address this, providing relief through proper breathing is essential.
A horse should breathe deeply and relax throughout the exercises. Shallow, rapid breathing or breath-holding can be signs of stress, anxiety, tightness, or pain. When transitioning from a comfortable exercise to a more challenging one, a horse may temporarily hold its breath in anticipation. Belinda suggests recognising these moments and briefly releasing aids to allow the horse to release its breath and move with fluidity.
Belinda explores the profound impact of breath on a horse's emotional and physical well-being. Learn to identify signs of stress, anxiety, or pain through breathing patterns.
What you'll learn:
Benefits:
Discover how anticipating and addressing breath-holding moments can enhance the horse's comfort and fluidity during exercises. Owners can foster a deeper connection and promote a harmonious partnership with their equine companions by cultivating awareness of the horse's breath.
Belinda Bolsenbroek is an international authority on the Art of Classical Equitation in which the historic relationship between horse and human is expressed as a spiritual connection between two beings. Belinda harnesses the wisdom of the Old Masters, combines that wisdom with the science of biomechanics and shapes them both into a clear and defined practice that allows you to take your horsemanship to the next level.
Horses have stood at man’s side for over 4,000 years.They are our most noble companions and the ancient relationship of trust, honour and passion endures to this day.From the heroic war horse to the steady plough horse, our shared experience stretches back through the ages and is passed down to us through our genetic memories, our most prized ancestral gift.With Belinda’s guidance, you will discover this ancient inheritance and the pure joy that comes from a deep connection with your horse and look forward to the day when you become an ambassador, educator and an inspiration to others.
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