Anyone who has spent any reasonable amount of time around horses has probably experienced a spook or two (possibly more!). If your horse spooks at a particular object, his attention is on that rather than on you and your aids. Not only will this lose you marks in dressage tests, but it could also be dangerous if your horse reacts in panic. So, in this podcast episode, we will look at why horses spook, why spooking is a problem, what you shouldn't do when your horse spooks, and finally, give you some tips on how to minimize spooking.  (Please note: This is an updated and expanded version of our previous 'How to Deal with a Spooky Horse' episode) ------------- If you would rather read the article on our blog, click here - https://howtodressage.com/troubleshooting/how-to-deal-with-a-spooky-horse/ To take our Big Dressage Quiz, click here - https://howtodressage.com/big-dressage-quiz/ To view our equestrian books and training diaries on Amazon, click here - https://amzn.to/2SFL633      To check out The Complete Online Dressage Course, click here - https://course.howtodressage.com If you would like to follow our Facebook Page, click here - https://www.facebook.com/HowToDressage/ FREE DOWNLOAD: 7 Simple Steps to Boost Your Dressage Scores https://howtodressage.com/7-simple-steps/ ------------- ADVERTISEMENTS