ASK, TELL, DEMAND & CORRECT
Did you know there is a hierarchy of communication when enjoying horses? Did you know that, unlike humans, horses learn from the RELEASE of pressure? Did you know that horses look for the right answer and look to humans for leadership? It is all true!
The “Pyramid of Pressure” is a four tiered approach that makes requests of the horse, which is defined as a cue that encourages a reaction. The Pyramid of Pressure is tiered as follows: Ask, Tell, Demand and Correct.
ASKING is the softest/lightest cue we can manage. The next level is TELL, which is a more assertive cue which inspires the horse to comply to the request. The DEMAND where the cue becomes more vigorous and somewhat uncomfortable for the horse until compliance is achieved. The CORRECTION only comes into use if the first three tiers fail to produce a result and is a very direct, very firm cue that cannot be ignored. Remember that once an attempt at compliance is achieved, no matter what tier we are on, we ALWAYS reward, relax, breath and go back to the ASK on our next request. This inspires the horse to consistently seek the “right answer.”
Plan on participating in a Deluxe Lesson or dive into a Cowboy Horsemanship Clinic during your visit! Availability and spaces are LIMITED in each session, currently available Wednesday to Sunday each week, so be sure to reserve your spot early during your visit to Pine Ridge Dude Ranch! Contact us at reservations@pineridgeduderanch.com or call us at (845) 626-7345 to reserve your space and add a Deluxe Private Lesson or Cowboy Horsemanship Clinic to your visit!
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