There’s a lesson that horses teach quietly but firmly: patience isn’t weakness, and fear isn’t failure. I learned that truth on a day I’d hoped would mark a milestone — the day Floki needed to load...

We discuss the training and preparation undertaken by both horses and riders before embarking on the journey. This includes physical conditioning, navigation skills, and mental preparation.
There’s a lesson that horses teach quietly but firmly: patience isn’t weakness, and fear isn’t failure. I learned that truth on a day I’d hoped would mark a milestone — the day Floki needed to load...
Explore the evolving methods of horse training, from positive reinforcement to punishment, delving into operant conditioning. Resources included.