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Respectful Relationships - "I want my horse to like me"

How can I develop a stronger relationship or bond with my horse?Jay with Cisco and Nugget - his two horses.

I can honestly say that I am no different than anybody else; I love my horse and I want my horse to love me. I like to be gentle and kind to my horse and love him up whenever I get a chance, but at the same time, it is very important to me that we maintain a respectful relationship.

I like to make sure my horse has clean bedding, fresh water and a balanced diet, a proper fitting saddle, a clean pad and a “quality” bit. I also like my horse to have a grooming program, protective leg wraps and a healthy mix of both mental and physical stimulation. The list goes on and on; I only want the very best for my horse and these are just some of the ways that I like to spoil or treat my horse special.

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