Trust YOUR Judgement

Trust your judgement

Only you can feel what your horse is telling you, others can make judgements, give suggestions and interpret things. 
Stand strong in you ability to stand up for your horse. Be open to learning and suggestions, but do not do things just for the sake of someone saying so.

To be REALLY good with horses you NEED to rigorously analyse what you think- eg: why do you think it? what does your horse respond best to? what are you most comfortable doing? how far is your stretch zone for learning? what other ways could that one thing be done?

This line of questioning is the key to understanding when and why you do things with your horses. Don't do things just because some one said so, make sure it is right for you and your horse!

Often we put 'rules' on ourselves with our horses- eg I cannot put my leg there, hand there, move there, slash the rules and free play with your horse!!!