Horse Types
Each horse has a unique personality, that is a set of traits and qualities that determine how that horse moves and reacts to pressure. Learn to observe each horse and be able to work with them all differently according to their feel and personality. There are 4 general types of horses: Active and Lazy… paired with Dominant or Recessive.
- Recessive / Active – flighty, timid, difficult to gain trust, works great with constant repetition
- Dominant / Active – energetic, always testing boundaries, difficult to earn respect, (my favorite type of horse)
- Recessive / Lazy – stubborn, moves slowly, needs constant attention, watch the details closely with this horse
- Dominant / Lazy – curious, reacts slowy, works well with constant change and new challenges
With each type of horse there are strong points and weak points. As the handler you need to find which your horse is.. develop the weakpoints and mellow out or control the strong points. There by making the horse more balanced when interacting with you.
Classic Horsemen 
Interesting personalities. My horse falls into the “dominant” category. He is always willing to work but often pushes the boundaries and tries to tell me he knows how to do whatever it is we are working on. It is a challenge but he is the best and most talented horse I have ever had.
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Dominant horses are usually that way because they are not scared to show us their talents 👌🏽
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Haha! Yes, i agree.
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