What Red Flags To Be Aware Of When Selecting a Trainer
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What Red Flags To Be Aware Of When Selecting a Trainer
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What Red Flags To Be Aware Of When Selecting a Trainer
Ten Red Flags From Your Trainer
Not every trainer is right for everyone. Finding the right match for you and your horse can take some trial and error, but there are a few phrases that I consider red flags.
When you hear your trainer say one of these, take a step back.
Ask for clarification.
Ask him to explain. If he can’t, or if the explanation falls short of what you can accept, be prepared to ask yourself whether you want to keep working with this person.
1. “Crank that noseband as tight as you can!”
(OR: “Use a bigger bit!” OR “Let’s put him in draw reins.” )
2. “You need a different horse.”
(OR: “You would do so much better on this nice horse I happen to have for sale!” )
3. “You are not a good enough rider for this horse.”
4. “You have no idea how to ride. You will never be any good.”
5. “Your horse has a bad disposition.”
6. “Because I’m the trainer, that’s why.”
7. “There’s no reason to be scared/apprehensive/doubtful/unssure. Just do what I say!”
8. “My colleague X is a bad trainer/has no idea what she is doing.”
(OR: “My other student X is a terrible rider.”)
“9. Use your outside rein . . USE YOUR OUTSIDE REIN! USE YOUR $&#@ OUTSIDE REIN!!!! “
10 . “Your horse needs a new saddle/ new supplement/new gadget-thingy . . . which I happen to sell and can give you a good deal on. If you don’t, you are an irresponsible, uncaring owner.”
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