Thematic Thinking: Unlocking New Perspectives
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In this episode, Stacy explains how she picks and maintains a theme when working with her horses. She shares how studying one theme over a longer period reveals the many angles that are possible. It also helps her see how the theme applies to non-horse parts of life as well. Key takeaways: • Focus on a specific theory while working with horses • Horses can learn what to pay attention to and what to ignore • The importance of believing in a horse's capabilities • How doubt can negatively impact horse training • Using journaling or discussions to improve horsemanship skills
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