Taking things as truth simply because someone presented them as such, limits our learning of the deeper meanings and values. We almost all ride with a bit, do we need it?
Mikal and Noel discuss a question that came in regarding a comments Mikal made that he didn’t pull on the reins to stop. They transition that into aim small miss small, an idea that appears to offer many rewards.
Good leadership is essential for the successful functioning of and team. Mikal and Noel discuss what horses have taught them about leadership and the ways in which they attempt to present positive leadership to their horses.
Failure seems to have been labeled as something to avoid in life. Mikal and Noel touch on the value of failure as well as answer a listeners question. Failure happens, how can we find value in failure and give support to horse and rider in these situations.
Mikal and Noel look into not only the importance of experimentation but the necessity. In order to learn, the horse and rider must experiment to find the desired path.
Mikal and Noel do their best exploring the idea of exercises with horses. Far from a list of exercises, they try to dig a little deeper into the essence and purpose behind exercises.
Mikal and Noel explore how trust and respect apply to horses. As a fundamental idea they discuss the values and potential detriments in the balancing act with trust and respect.
Mikal and Noel delve into what Bridging the Gap means to them. Sharing some experiences and insights into how BTG has helped them be better horsemen.
32 min
About Bridging the Gap
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Bridging the Gap is a collaboration between good friends Mikal Robinson and Noel Clark. Collectively with decades of experience having worked with thousands of horses and riders, Mikal and Noel share…
some of their conversations exploring all things horses. Mikal operates Robinson equine out of Bowie, Texas and is a horseman who develops young horses to performance horses and everything in between. Noel calls Two Jack Farm home outside of Cremona, Alberta focusing on sport horses as well as traveling extensively as a clinician. Mikal and Noel also offer joint clinics working together with any horse with four legs and any human with an open mind. Enjoy!