MMJ
There are horses we draw from for their ability to put us
into a happy, relaxed mode for learning. Also there are horses for whom we must
be a certain way for them to reach that state.
What I like about this: the stick/ribbon never touches the horse. MMJ doesn't have the horse take more than a step or two until the connection/seeing and initial phases of communication are clear between them. Not lunging or running the horse around--or I think scaring the horse to work through fears.
BME body mind energy—we need the balance of all three
A.
The body
a.
Tangible we see it with our eyes though it is
not immutable—it changes over time. As opposed to mind and energy that we cannot
see but remain over time.
b.
Starting a new relationship: important for the
human to mirror first what the horse is doing in his body—this will help the
horse to “see” us—connect with us. Just like with humans horses find physical
similarity relaxing and comforting.
c.
MMJ will often start in a round pen hanging out
and then quietly mirroring the new horse. (Be careful of focus/soft eyes.)
d.
Sticking together especially good with a
sensitive horse
e.
I liked the analogy of magnets that must align
to see each other and draw to each other.
f.
Horse and human have their separate bubbles—we may
need to take our time and ease one bubble into another.
B.
The mind
a.
Our personal self-talk is all important!
b.
My voice is more important than that of others--listen to it and filter other voices through my sense of what is best for my horses and the relationship
c.
Negative experiences—can be hard to let go of—especially
for horses
d.
Horses can be ingrained in what they think was
the right answer
e.
Thus we must be clear about our tools.
f.
Redirect rather than correct: A lack of
alignment with our goals is not misbehavior. Having his mind set for us is
important to gain the horse’s trust.
g.
Take the time, keep asking until the horse
decides to try something else. (release on the incorrect answer might be the thing to do)
h.
NOTE: Alchemy of Lightness—the importance of our
visualizations and mental pics. Opportunity to explore this with Kathy
C.
The energy
a.
What we are thinking and feeling in our mind is
real to us: science
b.
The horse REALLY feeds off our energy
c.
MMJ uses the ribbon’s energy to mirror what she
is trying to communicate
d.
BF BEST FRIEND energy—uses the ribbon in a
rhythmical circle for its calming effect—the ribbon touches in a calming way
like massage. Friendly game. Eventually even the extreme friendly of the
helicopter movement can be a signal to the horse to relax.
i. Check—soft
eyes and focus for the human.
ii. BF
mode atoms not aligned/scattered
e.
TIGER energy mode—our energy is focused
including our eyes—atoms aligned with our purpose, eyes as phase one, ribbon
moves in sync/pattern with our eyes. TIGER mode helps us to SEE each other—connect
with each other.
f.
In the saddle—body is different but the use of
mind and energy is the same as on the ground!!!!!!!!!!! Train our thoughts and
energy for use in the saddle.
g.
Mount, sit in saddle with BF energy and count to
60 (thankfulness). Count to myself with the energy and rhythm of the BF ribbon
circling.
D.
First steps in application
a.
Relaxation and BF mode.
i. Stick
and ribbon held together
ii. Use
ribbon circling
b.
Move horse with focus on stifle and sideways
movement of ribbon TIGER
c.
Move horse where you want him to go??
d.
CATCH the horse’s thoughts
i. Backup
ii. Stand to the side of zone 1 not zone 1
iii. Upward
movement ribbon toward chest
iv. Watch
for horse’s boob muscles to tighten
e.
With a confident horse—put stick in the dirt as
neutral
f. Lisa and Q grazing: take slack out of rope as signal, look at stifle--as in b above. Goal: ever lighter cueing.
