http://teachingsfromthetrail.com/2010/02/17/holding-tightly-to-the-reins/ Spiritual Insights Gained Through an Old Gelding Named Ernie Wed, 01 Sep 2010 02:58:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://teachingsfromthetrail.com/2010/02/17/holding-tightly-to-the-reins/#comment-108 My Favorite Rides « Teachings from the Trail Blog Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:03:35 +0000 http://teachingsfromthetrail.com/?p=512#comment-108 [...] I try to coax him to relax and understand my desires. Sometimes, in an effort break him of his bad habits, I spin him around in circles until he sees that it’s best to listen to me rather than ignore me. I redirect him away from the barn or trailer so he doesn’t get his way. Letting him continue in his behavior would just further frustrate and anger me. It would leave me feeling disappointed and resentful toward my horse. I have to confront his behavior. After confronting his behavior, I sometimes see that the best way to come into agreement with Ernie is to drop the reins (see previous post: Holding Tightly to the Reins.) [...] [...] I try to coax him to relax and understand my desires. Sometimes, in an effort break him of his bad habits, I spin him around in circles until he sees that it’s best to listen to me rather than ignore me. I redirect him away from the barn or trailer so he doesn’t get his way. Letting him continue in his behavior would just further frustrate and anger me. It would leave me feeling disappointed and resentful toward my horse. I have to confront his behavior. After confronting his behavior, I sometimes see that the best way to come into agreement with Ernie is to drop the reins (see previous post: Holding Tightly to the Reins.) [...]

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