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M.J. Evans
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In the Heart of a Mustang
Teens
Author Insight
Using Our Thinking Side of Our Brains
Horses have both a thinking side of their brain and a reacting side. Training a horse means developing the thinking side and minimizing the reacting side. Note: You will never completely remove the reacting side. Even the best trained horse can bolt or panic when exposed to something they perceive as a danger. I have observed that the same is true with people. We, too, can respond with fear and panic to the unknown. Often our responses are unreasonable and an over-reaction. Governments have been known to take advantage of this tendency by taking away our rights and freedom for a false sense of security. We need to use the thinking side of our brains. But this is hard to do when we are not always given correct information.
Book Excerpt
In the Heart of a Mustang
“YOU READY FOR THIS, today?” said Smokey as he gave Hunter a slap on the back.
Hunter made a face that reflected his doubts.
“Ah, you’ll be fine, Pachelbel! It ain’t too far to the ground!” shouted Julius from where he stood by Sally’s pen. He followed this with a loud chortle.
“Thanks a lot, Julius,” responded Hunter.
Hunter entered Sally’s pen and slipped the rope halter over her head, rewarding her obedience with a slice of apple provided by Mrs. Fowler. He turned and led her into the round pen where Smokey was waiting with the saddle pad and saddle.
The mare stood quietly with Hunter at her head as Smokey calmly placed the thick pad over her back. Hunter watched her eyes and ears for a response. Sally’s ears twitched back and her eyes rolled a bit but she didn’t move. When Smokey lifted the saddle and gently lowered it onto her back, Hunter felt her body tense and her muscles quiver. But her feet remained still.
“She’s using her thinking side of the brain right well,” said Smokey as he stroked her neck, shoulder and rump.
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