This video shows the top 5 traits of being a good herd member for your horse and this takes practice, patience, and understanding.

Proving yourself to be a worthy herd member in the eyes of your horse can be a daunting idea, but if you look at it as just working on your relationship together it should be much easier. Remember to push that easy button whenever you can. Life is hard enough, make being with your horse easier with love, respect, and trust.

As an integral part of your own herd, your new responsibilities are as follows:

Protect your horse from predators. Keep him safe and stay calm and relaxed when possible
Make sure he has the proper food and water he needs
Let your horse know when it is safe to eat and not safe to eat
Keep the peace and harmony in the herd
Be aware of your surroundings while with your horse
Be conscious of your horse’s viewpoint
Allow your horse to say, “yes, no, or maybe”
Give your horse a voice! Keep it a two-way conversation
Be attentive to your horse and his surroundings
Be thoughtful and conscious of your intentions

And most important of all – live, love, and be happy together. Enjoy the relationship that the two of you are building together. Give it time, patience, and practice.

Keep you and your horse in the “judgment-free zone”. Neither you nor your horse is at fault for any little mistakes during the learning process. You are both learning more and more about each other every day.

Allow your horse’s true personality to come out and touch your heart.

5 Traits of a Good Herd Member

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