CALMING SIGNALS AND RELAXATION SIGNS In order to teach your horse the skill of Conscious Relaxation, you will need to be able to experience the process of Relaxation and be able to distinguish it from Relaxation-like looking behaviors (Calming Signals) which have nothing to do with the real relaxation and regular behaviors which are used
TEACHING RELAXATION We know what panic attacks are, and we have our plan of action. Now is time to execute what we have planned. The first step is teaching your horse Optimal Performance Program Relaxation Technique. OPP Relaxation Technique is a special technique that your horse will be using every time he will feel any
WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF RELAXATION Early in our OneHorseLife journey, we designed our programs to increase relaxation in the human and with this change and new awareness promote relaxation in the horse. But the fact is that we humans are inconstant creatures, tending to change our desires and interests frequently. Even a tried and
FROM RELAXATION TO COMMUNICATION Communication is the foundation of life. Without it, no living system can function. Every cell in the body must communicate with the rest of the organism; otherwise, the entire system becomes unbalanced, leading to dysfunction or disease. Communication sustains all life, and in our relationships with horses, it is essential for
CONSCIOUS RELAXATION Two of the most frequently asked questions we receive from OneHorseLife students and followers worldwide are: 1️⃣ “How conscious can relaxation become for my horse?”2️⃣ “How do I recognize that relaxation has turned conscious?” Relaxation becomes conscious when the owner or trainer observes that the horse is actively choosing to deepen relaxation through
UNDERSTANDING PANIC ATTACKS When a horse is so scared that he is not responding to our actions, we say that this horse has a panic attack. Most of the times panic attack comes with uncontrollable and often dangerous behavior. During a panic attack, a horse seems to be behind the glass or the wall, and
DEVELOPING YOUR HORSE’S RELAXATION TECHNIQUE Introduction: The Science of Relaxation in Horses Relaxation is not merely the absence of tension but a distinct physiological state governed by the autonomic nervous system (ANS). The ANS is divided into the sympathetic nervous system (SNS), responsible for stress responses (fight-or-flight), and the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS), which governs
CHANGES BETWEEN THE FRAMES. INTRODUCTION. With this Module, I want to introduce you to the Changes Between the Frames and Re-Introduce the concept of Hanging of the Hands without which we cannot move towards the Changes Between the Frames. Hanging of the Hands. The Moving Target. This Module was created based on your videos and
RELAXATION: THE ART OF DOING NOTHING OR LESS The Science Behind Conscious Relaxation Relaxation is not just the absence of tension—it is a biological process that enables the body to function optimally. When the nervous system recognizes and integrates relaxation, muscle memory, cognitive function, and emotional regulation improve. Traditional training often relies on pressure-based learning,
