This week’s Training Buzz is sponsored by USRider and features Jan Brink. Swedish equestrian Jan Brink has participated in three Olympic games. In this clip from a clinic ride, he first talks about the uniqueness of the Spanish and Portuguese breeds. Then he discusses the three mental zones of horses:
- Comfort zone
- Stretch zone
- Panic zone
He also explains how these mental zones come into play when training the horse.
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