Confidence trick

loobylu said:
Actually, my 'faking it' comment above is very useful to me- I'd never tell anyone, while actually on/ handling a horse, that I was feeling a bit wobbly. Years of practicing means that I can use this effectively on naughty/ young horses- I can be completely calm and keep my heart rate right down while being aware of the fact I'm about to be in a tricky position!
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That jumped out at me and I was going to mention it but you beat me too it. :)

"Fake it until you make it" is a very useful skill in riding and handling horses - being able to control the physical manifestations of tension is essential, I think, and a skill well worth developing!
 
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