237: Can We Really Multitask?

The differences between multitasking and taking time to focus on one thing can make the difference between anxiety and calmness, tension and adaptability. Making changes during training, changing anything or creatively creating something new all require more concentration and focus compared to doing things that are already habitual, familiar. If we are not good at focusing on one thing, then making improvements with horses becomes harder not easier. The busier we are as riders, the less we feel or even notice how a horse is responding to what we are asking. Responses are unpredictable, from horses or people, so if we don't notice them, then we often don't know how to proceed. We get stuck going through the motions of training and miss a deeper connection with our horses. Guest: Deb Romero, Certified Alexander Instructorwww.optimalposture.orgHost: Kirsten Nelsen, professional horse trainerdeveloper of Training for Optimal Balance www.wexfordfarm.com