Saturday, June 2, 2012

Things I need to memorize before my course

7 keys to success: (which I already know)


1. Attitude
2. Knowledge
3. Tools
4. Techniques 
5. Time
6. Imagination
7. Support


10 Qualities of a Horseman (3-1/2 for the Horse and 6-1/2 for the Human) (which I already know) 


1. Heart and Desire - Horse and Human
2. Respect - Horse
3. Impulsion - Horse
4. Flexion (lateral and vertical) - Horse
5. Attitude - Human
6. Feel - Human
7. Timing - Human
8. Balance - Human
9. Savvy - Human
10. Experience - Human



Eight Responsibilities: (which I already know) 

The Human:
Don’t act like a predator
Have an independent seat
Think like a horse
Natural power of focus


The Horse:
Don’t act like a prey animal
Don’t change gait
Don’t change direction 


Eight principles: (which I need to know better)

1. Horsemanship is natural
2. Don't make or teach assumptions
3. Communication is mutual
4. Eight responsibilities of a Partnership (see above)

5. Attitude of justice is effective
6. Body language is universal
7. Horses teach riders, riders teach horses
8. Principles, purpose, and time are the tools of teaching


It's great to know this stuff but I need to know it forwards (check!), backwards (nope..), and inside out! :) Soo.... now for backwards and inside out!

-Priscilla

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