Скачать или смотреть Ep#2: Walking With Horses - Why Curiosity Builds Confidence in Horses (and What Blocks It)

In this Field Notes live, I dive into the role of curiosity in horses and how it directly shapes confidence, learning, and long-term trust. We’ll look at why blocking curiosity leaves “open loops” in the horse’s memory, why that can resurface as fear or resistance, and how we can instead stay present long enough for our horses to complete the conversation.

This is not about quick fixes or mechanical desensitisation. It’s about building true confidence through co-experience, rhythm, and allowing curiosity to be safe. When we do this, we change not just a single moment, but how our horses feel about the world we share with them.

✨ In this video you’ll hear:

Why curiosity is the foundation of both learning and safety

How blocked curiosity affects the hippocampus and long-term memory

Why some “bad behaviour” is really just unresolved experience

How to use retreat and return to let horses complete the loop

Why curiosity + confidence = deeper partnership

If this resonates, I’d love to hear your own stories in the comments. Have you noticed the difference when your horse was allowed to be curious?


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