Teaching your horse to back up shouldn’t involve excessive hitting and whacking on your horse. Learn how to ask your horse to back up in a way that makes sense to your pony.
Learn how to teach your horse how to incline their nose towards you and not away from you. This is the very beginning of building a deep connection and bond with your horse.
Take your horse through the very first steps of desensitizing. This is a gradual process that build your horse's confidence.
Being able to effectively move your horse's shoulder is foundational to cultivating a soft and willing horse. Learn step by step how to do this without having to whack and beat on your horse for results.