In episode #4 of How Horses Communicate, Belinda Bolsenbroek focuses on understanding the significance of a horse looking away during training or difficult exercises. Belinda explains that when a horse looks away, it is not necessarily a sign of disinterest or avoidance. Instead, it is a polite indication in the horse's language that they need a moment to process.
Belinda highlights that this behaviour commonly occurs when working with the horse from the ground or during challenging exercises when taking a break. The horse's first instinct is to turn away, allowing time to process the sensations within its body. This process can take up to two minutes because horses naturally take longer to fully process and integrate these feelings throughout their entire body compared to humans.
While humans process information within seconds, horses require this extended period to fully understand what just happened. Belinda stresses the importance of appreciating and respecting the horse's need to look away during this processing time. Once the horse has processed and is ready to reestablish contact, it will naturally return and make contact with the handler, signalling that it is ready to move forward.
What you'll learn:
Benefits:
Learn to recognise and appreciate these processing moments, allowing the horse the time it needs to fully understand and integrate experiences. Handlers can foster a deeper connection and move forward in a harmonious partnership with their equine companions by understanding and respecting this aspect of horse communication.
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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