Anyone who has ridden in an arena for a prolonged period knows how different the energy feels when they finally get out on the trail.  What may have been feeling a little flat and, even, deflated, suddenly comes back to life.  Both horse and rider seem to become more keenly self-aware.  And more responsive to external elements.

Rather than being afraid of this energy or worried about it, you can rather begin to intentionally channel that energy to improving your training & riding. 

By strategically channeling this energy, you can actually use your hacking or time out on the trail to actually improve things. Both you and your horse can positively influence your training and development.  And, then return to the arena with a greater understanding of the different questions.

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