greet and go liberty connection training

By Karine Vandenborre

Greet & Go
Connection Exercise #2

When you have spent enough time on the first connection exercise Bonding Time, it’s time to start with the second connection exercise “Greet & Go”.With Greet & Go, we turn things around: the human now takes initiative and approaches the horse for a greeting.

greeting your horse respecting boundaries

What's the purpose of  “Greet & Go”?

With Greet & Go, we show the horse that the human doesn’t always seek out contact because he wants something from the horse, like haltering the horse, starting a training session, or simply petting. No, the human can also just greet the horse, without further expectations.

The horse also learns that the human shows respect for his emotions and boundaries. During Greet & Go we listen and react to the subtle changes in the horse’s body language, and we show respect for the boundaries the horse is setting when it comes to his personal and intimate space.

This shows the horse that you are open to what he is saying, and that you take into account what he wants/doesn't want.

Respecting the horse's "no"

When doing Greet & Go we invite the horse to greet us.  Some horse will do that very easily, others will not want to make contact. However, by repeating this exercise regularly, and especially by respecting the horse's "no", it will happen eventually. The horse needs to be given the time he needs if you want to establish a true connection.

Together with the first connection exercise of Bonding Time, this is the exercise to make horses more curious and more human-orientated. Even if your horse already is curious and people-oriented, this can still be a valuable exercise because you will learn to better recognize your horse’s boundaries, thus allowing a deeper form of communication to grow.

Greet & Go is invaluable for horses that are difficult to approach and halter.

What if you could explore this to the fullest?

If want to learn exactly how to communicate with horses in liberty, and create the wonderful and heartfelt relationship
you've always envisioned, then you'll love the Liberty Connection & Beyond Program. 

Greet & Go is one of the many things that we explore inside the Liberty Connection & Beyond Program. If you want to know more about this program, and already secure your spot (obligation-free) on our Inner Circle list, then I invite you to take a look here. As an Inner Circle member, you’ll receive an exclusive discount and special bonuses when enrollment opens.

You're so welcome to join me & a wonderful group of other like-minded horsewomen. ♡

With love,
--Karine

Ps: If you want to take your first step in Horsefulness Training Liberty Connection work, the best place to start is with the Bonding Time Deep Dive mini-course. If you’d like to work with me, this is where your journey begins.

This super-affordable course (no kidding) gives you a true feel for my approach, and it offers a gentle way to dip your toes in before making a larger investment in your growth as a mindful horsewoman.

I'd love to meet you and your horse inside this course.

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