Jake Biernbaum's Savvy Moment - Following a Feeling / Driving Game / Zones of a Horse / Liberty / Parelli

Check out another awesome video from 3-Star Parelli Professional Jake Biernbaum.  In this Savvy Moment Jake discusses the Zones of a horse and how to affect them through a suggestion - the horse following a "feeling".  This isn't a physical touch it's managing the life and intent in your body to influence your horse through the Driving Game.  Jake finishes this video by playing at Liberty and demonstrating how to move your horse without actually touching him.

When applied correctly your Driving Game can really help your Draw, getting your horse's respect from a greater distance, and allow you to communicate with the subtlest of suggestions!

One of my favorite Driving Games right now is driving Zone 3 on a circle to help Aspen relax her ribs and become more athletic.  I also love the Rockslide!  Have you seen this?  Check out the Parelli Theory / Study tab at the top of this blog to see the Rockslide pattern diagram at the bottom of the page!

Aspen and I at the Parelli Ranch in Colorado during a Liberty Spotlight in 2013!

Following a Feel - Porcupine Game - Jake Biernbaum's Savvy Moment

How often do we drag or push our horses somewhere?  How often are they truly yielding from a feel?  

As humans we are prone to predatory behavior and being hand oriented.  It is easy for us to push, crank, yank, and leverage our way to getting what we want.  All the more reason it is so important to remember that our prey animal partners are so sensitive and perceptive that if we are having to make our horses yield to a feel then our communication is broken.  

It's likely one of two things that is causing your horse not to follow the feel you are offering - he's scared or he's disrespectful (and/or your timing on the release is poor).  

Check out this excellent video from 3-Star Parelli Professional Jake Biernbaum on simulating offering your horse a good feel.   Developing a great Porcupine Game will enhance the horse's respect for you and build confidence in your leadership.

Remember, the Porcupine Game is the second game for a reason, it helps you win the horse's mind.