Don’t just mindlessly shake a flag at your horse for the sake of shaking it. Learn how to use the flag as a tool to effectively communicate with your horse that they have nothing to fear and that you will never hurt them.
Learn how to desensitize with a ribbon in order to build your horse’s confidence and prepare them for that first ride.
Learn how desensitize your horse to the pressure of being saddled before actually putting on the saddle for the first time. By taking this extra step, you and your horse will be much more likely to have a positive experience with their first saddling.
Watch Noah direct and encourage Sunny and gradually build his confidence with moving out while saddled.