Five P’s for Introducing the Bit

Introducing the bit to a young horse does not need to be scary or difficult [View In Browser]( | [Unsubscribe](  [Happy Horse Happy Life](  [Five P’s For Introducing The Bit]( Five P’s For Introducing The Bit  Introducing the bit to a young horse, for the first time does not need to be scary or difficult. All you need is some thoughtful preparation and a clear path to progress along. In fact, there’s five P’s: Purpose, Preparation, Process, Progress and Problem-solving!  Purpose - What’s the goal… for the horse?  It’s really important to start by knowing the goal. Having the outcome in mind helps you make steady progress towards it, you’ll have a clear picture… and its not just putting a bit in the horse’s mouth!  In this case, the goal is for the horse to not be afraid of the feeling of a bit and understand how to respond to its use and the rider’s efforts to communicate with it.  Preparation - Thinking ahead  Think about what it is you want your horse specifically to know and understand. For example…  [Continue Reading On Happy Horse Happy Life]( [Live With Linda]( Live With Linda: "DIY Fear Makeover" Zoom Event Recording From December 17, 2020"  The "Live with Linda" from Thursday, December 17th at 6pm EST is now live on the site for everyone that wasn't able to attend. We'll be talking about this month's keynote course DIY Fear Makeover.  Make sure you go through the course before the event so you're familiar with the material. 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