In Episode #255, Michael and I explore the "Loops and Lily Pads" theme, looking at how we find our rhythm when things get heavy. Michael shares a surprisingly excellent (haha) analogy about guiding the horse into the "rectangle" using the outside loop, along with some humorous (and very relatable) updates on his journey with Rooster, his off-the-track Thoroughbred.

We also discuss that "breakthrough moment"—the words we use to describe that feeling when we finally make it through the hard stuff to the other side as a team with our horses.

In this episode:

• The Outside Leg (Michael’s technique for finding the rectangle)

• Life with Rooster (Humorous insights into working with a sensitive OTTB flagging colts)

• Lily Pads (How we use those "lily pads" to find our flow and the bumps along the way)

• The Breakthrough (Community reflections on the words that define our progress with our horses)

Resources & Links:

• Read the Blog: Catch up on the "Lily Pad Strategy" and how to calm an anxious horse at emmadailyklineblog.com.

• Horsemanship Insider Portal: New this week is the "Loops and Lily Pads" audio note (includes a downloadable study guide!).

• See the Visuals: If you want to see the video version of these discussions and join our live "coffee chat" community, come find us on the Northwood Farms YouTube channel.

• Michael’s Schedule: I’ve also posted Michael’s upcoming clinic schedule on the YouTube Community Tab—if you’re anywhere near his farm in Wisconsin, you should definitely go see him!

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