We round pen, more than lunge. The round pen is well a round pen. When you occupy the center you can move the horse a lot while not moving much yourself. The groundwork is key. When you push a horse you assert your leadership. There are endless (nearly) nuances to how and were you apply pressure...
I guess another way I look at is like this. A big loveable dog like exist everywhere are affectionate to basically everyone. They'll take a tummy rubbing from any hand. Ime horses even those that are actually affectionate are only ever seeking that from their leader or herd mates. A stranger...
You've raised horses and would say they're like dogs? Riding horses? Any disciplines? I know the bond that can form with a horse when time and training is put in on them. But to me they're not like dogs. They are a much more sensitive and subtle creature.
What I had meant in my previous...
Uhhhh. I don't. Sorry, but I have giant love able dogs and horses. Two different critters entirely.
I love both but horses are much more subtle of a beast.
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