Finding The Feel

Chris Dawson is an incredible horseman who, has a special talent for communicating with his horse, and currently sits top five in the NRCHA. In this episode he talks about how to not lie to your horse and how it makes everything simpler, horses that taught him to get out of the way, and letting your horse be themself. He also tells us about his superstitions at horse shows, from lucky underwear to eating beef. Key Takeaways: Keep all your thoughts positive. Don’t think about what could go wrong, but rather visualize exactly what you’re going to do to make it go well. And don’t skip any steps. Stay consistent, keep it simple, and don’t lie to your horse. If something is working, don’t change anything. Show Notes: [00:43] ] – Growing up training appaloosas, and the horses that did everything [02:39] – Are appaloosas different than quarter horses? [03:16] ] – Showing at the world show for the first time, and picking yourself up (literally) to finish your run [05:58] – Working