Finding The Feel

Sarah Dawson is one of the leading riders in reined cow horse and currently sits top ten in the NRCHA. More than that, Sarah has an incredible horse sense and feel under the saddle. During our chat with Sarah, she tell us about her horse that loves peanut butter crackers, how getting started by working with problem horses shaped her views on riding today, how she keeps her cool in the show pen and how you can’t force success, what it was like to hit a world record, and how she applies her same skills to Three Day Eventing. Key Takeaways: Find ways to help your horse win, to build confidence and help them enjoy their jobs. Sarah uses cows to train many different maneuvers outside of the cow work, to help her horses have fun and feel confident.   You can’t force wins and successes. Prepare yourself and your horse, then go out there and do what you’ve practiced like you are at home. Go spend as much time with horse people you respect as you can. It’s the best way to learn. Show Notes: [00:45] ] –