We dive deep into the difference between a horse becoming desensitized  vs. shutting down, how to help a horse who is 'dead' to your leg, why your preconceived notion of a horse really matters, plus a few great books that relate to these concepts.

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• Lads Before the Wind: Diary of a Dolphin Trainer, by Karen Pryor
• Adventures Unbridled: The Story of a Courageous Woman's Experiments in Training Horses Without a Bit, by Moyra Williams
• Remarkably Bright Creatures, by Shelby Van Pelt
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