Approach & Retreat Method of Desensitizing
with Liz Haben
Throughout this session, Liz encourages riders to listen to their horses for any sign of tension or fear, then to “back off” to allow the horse to process their fear and turn it into a desire to “seek out” the object of their fear. Starting with some ground work and progressing to the saddle, various creative “scary” obstacles are utilized to demonstrate how this can be applied. Liz explains in a logical, progressive way how to build confidence in the horse and how to handle things the horse considers stressful.
Running time: 43 minutes
Liz Haben is an Associate Professor of Western Equestrian Studies at William Woods University and has worked for the school since 2012. She is a World Champion exhibitor, trainer, and coach of western all-around horses, and specializes in young horse development and training. She is thrilled to be working with her college students at William Woods, and has a passion for teaching real-life skills to all her students both in and out of the arena.
