The Language Of Trust

    Author of The Language Of Trust, Marcia Pelon,
    believes there are common threads in the training
    philosophies of Classical Dressage and Natural
    Horsemanship. The beginning of the training scale in
    both is relaxation. Relaxation of the mind and body of
    the horse is vital for a relationship of trust to evolve.
    It is only a relaxed horse that is able to trust the rider
    and it is a relaxed horse that is willing to be taught.  
    The second common thread is softness or, also
    commonly called, suppleness. It is softness that
    unlocks freedom of movement and allows the rider to
    communicate on levels that are achieved in no other
    way.

    Natural Dressage is a system of teaching that
    acknowledges the oneness of these two worlds.
    Natural dressage recognizes that relaxation must be
    gained and maintained at all times and that to ignore
    the symptoms of a frightened or braced horse is to
    violate "the language of trust". When one horse
    speaks to another they speak through body language.
    It is a language that is spoken with a code of ethics,
    thus, "the language of trust". Their language is
    always clear, always consistent, and spoken with
    great competency. (referred to as the three "C's")
    When we enter their world, the horse is looking for
    these three things from us. When we are willing to
    communicate in a  language that they already know,
    they become instantly willing to respond with
    respect.  Horses always respect the lead horse in the
    pasture.

    Whether you are trying to raise the bar, reach the
    next level in dressage tests, or just hoping to obtain
    the knowledge that will offer you the ability to stay
    safe on the trails, relaxation and softness are the
    answer.

    Marcia Pelon offers private lessons that
    follow her outlines "Seven Steps To
    Softness".  These outlines focus on
    relaxation techniques. All problems with
    horses stem from the same thing.
    Horses are fearful by nature, so if you
    are lacking the knowledge and skill to
    take control of their emotions, the horse
    will become more resistant and more
    braced. Marcia is affiliated with
    equestrian centers in Northern Indiana
    and SW Michigan. See the Links page.
    You will be taught the same techniques
    that she uses to relax your horse. Once
    you have achieved the beginning level,
    relaxation of the mind, you will then be
    able to move on to relaxation and
    control of the body, and then on to
    complete softness.
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