tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8941830352879493498.post1334699941755491022..comments2023-06-30T06:19:17.125-07:00Comments on Panic and the Pony: One Thing At A TimeMona Sterlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12077277801514781079noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8941830352879493498.post-87587093408749090392013-05-02T11:32:05.752-07:002013-05-02T11:32:05.752-07:00Very nice work! Damping down that impulse to grab...Very nice work! Damping down that impulse to grab/clutch/tense up is difficult, but can make a huge difference. I find focussing on my breathing - keeping it deep and regular and in time with the horse's footsteps - can make it easier.<br /><br />Clicker can be fun - Dawn and I did a lot for a while to help her be less fearful and reactive. I recommend any of the books by Alexandra Kurland, particularly The Click That Teaches.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8941830352879493498.post-47568731962133710232013-05-02T10:57:54.396-07:002013-05-02T10:57:54.396-07:00It still amazes me how our relaxation effects our ...It still amazes me how our relaxation effects our horses - no question about it. Super job!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10313417800020012776noreply@blogger.com