The learning never stops

I spent Wed. and Thurs. at a clinc with JoAnna Mendl Shaw and David Lichman. The two of them together with their combined knowledge of movement and horsemanship was impressive. I've been licking and chewing, as we say when the horses are thinking, the last few days on the information I got from the clinic. One significant thing that was confirmed for me was that technique and skill aren't as important and heart, energy and intuition. Technique and skill level can be taught and enhanced, but there are so many other components that the horse is aware of when we work with him.

On Friday I had a private lesson with David. I've struggled for a while now with some confidence issues with Morado. Both of our confidence! "When the student is ready, the teacher appears." It was just what I needed. My emotional attachment to Morado has somehow made it difficult for me to intuitively troubleshoot the challenges I've faced with him. In the meantime, I've been doubting myself when working with him, and my lack of confidence has worried him. Sort of a snowball effect.

David has put me back on track, offered follow up support and he validated my feelings about what's been going on with Morado. It's been as if a weight is lifted off my shoulders.

I've recommitted myself to Morado's development, which is committing to my own development. I am inspired and excited to track our progress starting yesterday. For the next 30 days, I will be blogging about Morado and I and getting it together again!