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Letting your horse know whos "boss"2007-11-24 21:18:22

I just wanted to vent a little about this topic because it is a pet peeve of mine.

I am always hearing from old schoolers that "You have to let that horse know who's boss!" To me that brings up such a negative emotion because most of us know that the boss is the person whom you HAVE to do what they say whether you like it or not. The boss does not have to encourage you to WANT to do something for them. Most people have little respect for their bosses but only do what they're told out of fear. That is not how I want my horse to feel.

I prefer to think of it as letting your horse know who is "leader". Horses need a leader which leads to respect and desire to do what we ask. Any opposing thoughts on this? Where am I wrong. Don't get me wrong, though, I do discipline when needed and do not let my horses get away with foolishness.

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THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

You have saved me the trouble of putting the same question. Pet peeve of mine too. What people never seem to grasp is that horses ELECT a leader to follow, and just keep out of the way of bossy horses. My horses do what I want because they can see I want it. No problem there, I have been elected leader. When they don't do what I want, I have to find out where I have gone wrong in my asking. It's so much nicer isn't it, and amazing what so many people are missing. Power and love to you.

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I totally agree. The position you want to establish is herd leader, not BOSS. You want your horse to respect you, like they do a herd leader, not fear you.

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I agree with you, somewhat. I have liked most of my bosses and would do almost anything for them. but I whould not so someting out of fear. I would like to think that my horses think of me as their leader and not someone to be feared.

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R-E-S-P-E-C-T=''the boss"

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Ok, your point taken but its just another way of one person to look at something differently. We are not out there saying grab a stick and beat the snot out of them, its just terminology.