
S2026E307 - Why Many Horses Fail as Beginners' Horses (And What You Can Do About It)
Published: March 7, 2026
Duration: 17:43
The critical qualities your horse needs before riding—beyond just standing still.
Most horses become stiff and clunky because their bodies are tense and guarded — but what if the key to softness is more in the mind than the body?
In this eye-opening episode, Mark and Jenny reveal how a horse’s mind shapes its body—and how you can influence both through simple, mindful groundwork, revealing how a horse’s mindset directly influences its movement and softness.
Discover how a seemingly stiff Brumby transformed from guarded to more graceful through gentle education and trust...