RosieJM
Member
Hello all.
I am still fairly new here. One reason for joining is that I am spending three years studying horse/human interaction within British equestrain culture, and so am embedding myself very happily within it! This means learning new disciplines, talking to lots and lots of horse people about their horses and their sport and generally having a pretty wonderful time.
Recently, one of the ladies I ride with described the ideal relationship between horse and human as being split 49/51 in terms of control. The rider should have 51% of the control. I have to admit I didn't really understand this.
Do you guys agree? How much control do you think you have over your horses, or your horses have over you? How much would you like to have? How much do you think is appropriate?
What are your thoughts?
I am still fairly new here. One reason for joining is that I am spending three years studying horse/human interaction within British equestrain culture, and so am embedding myself very happily within it! This means learning new disciplines, talking to lots and lots of horse people about their horses and their sport and generally having a pretty wonderful time.
Recently, one of the ladies I ride with described the ideal relationship between horse and human as being split 49/51 in terms of control. The rider should have 51% of the control. I have to admit I didn't really understand this.
Do you guys agree? How much control do you think you have over your horses, or your horses have over you? How much would you like to have? How much do you think is appropriate?
What are your thoughts?