Is Your Horse Being Creative?

This podcast is in response to a listener question. She asks, “what do you mean by a creative horse?” This is a great topic as we continue our season on the horses mind. I’m very specific when I describe horses. I may say a horse has questions. or a horse is creative. I don’t want to describe a horse in a way that will pass judgement such as calling it a problem horse. A creative horse can be a horse that would traditionally be described as a problem horse, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Show Notes [03:16] Imagine you are a teacher asking questions. You will see a pattern in answers, but there might be some different answers from creative thinkers or people who see the question from a different angle. [04:19] Trainers typically get the same answers from a horse. If a horse does something unusual, that's creative. [06:28] I've been consistently using creative as a problem horse. Yet, I want to encourage creativity in my horses, just not misbehavior. [10:54] Stacy shares how Presto used creativity to get a large equine ball under his belly. [12:43] It's important to let the horses be created because that is where their brilliance is found. [12:51] When you see a horse do something amazing, it means someone has allowed the horse to express their own brilliance. [13:31] I teach horses to roll blue activity balls. They usually use their nose or their feet. [15:16] Popcorn wants to be a kicker, but he holds the ball with his chin and knees, so no one can steal it. [16:43] When you're watching your horse, ask how is he creative.   Links and Resources: Why riders often experience fear, frustration, confusion with their horse. Clever Horse Does Something Amazing - Removes Electric Fence Hooks Episode 23: Your Horse Has Questions