I'm talking automatically, and non consciously.
If my guy spooks in place, nothing. If he scoots forward or does that big leap as if to run, I notice two things. First, I sit up tall. Second, I do a small check with the reins if needed. But, I also find my right foot or calf clamping on his side! How about THAT for a (oops) mixed signal! I'm trying hard to overcome that. But its a funny thing for a reaction ...it just happens unbidden!
Oh well, its not as bad as this: One gal, when her horse spooked and ran, let go of the reins and hung on to the BACK of the saddle at the cantle!
If my guy spooks in place, nothing. If he scoots forward or does that big leap as if to run, I notice two things. First, I sit up tall. Second, I do a small check with the reins if needed. But, I also find my right foot or calf clamping on his side! How about THAT for a (oops) mixed signal! I'm trying hard to overcome that. But its a funny thing for a reaction ...it just happens unbidden!
Oh well, its not as bad as this: One gal, when her horse spooked and ran, let go of the reins and hung on to the BACK of the saddle at the cantle!