be difficult. You may have to put a lot of pressure on him until he believes what you are saying. You should be able to move his hips from both sides and also his front feet from both sides as well as sending him forward both directions. If I’m moving towards my horse with intention, he should move away from me like I might walk right through him. This also applies to moving him backward. He has to move away from my pressure or else we will never be able to work together. As soon as he moves away from the pres- sure, he gets a release. Remember, he is always seeking that release.


We like to see strength in our leaders and we also want the freedom to find the right answers. Our horses are the same way. Always try to be that strong, fair leader for your horse and you will go far together. Good luck and remember to get help if it isn’t working.


Jeff Cook and his wife Kelsey own Dream Horse Az in Tucson Arizona Jeff trains and shows mustangs in Extreme Mustang Makeovers DreamhorseAz.com and Dream Horse Az on Facebook


HORSE & AG MAGAZINE I DECEMBER / JANUARY 2018 15


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41  |  Page 42  |  Page 43  |  Page 44  |  Page 45  |  Page 46  |  Page 47  |  Page 48