Go at the animals pace. Its the fastest pace. But we need to slow ourselves down to understand that space accurately. This is about keeping the animal present when it might be usually be over thinking. This is called Realisation Learning. Keeping the animal calm during a stressful situation, will change the way they see that situation.

We are creating a calming environment for them to realise new learning in.

Our reactions increase the animals reactions. So we need to lead through being present.

This realisation is a step process going at the right pace for the animal. As soon as the animal's thinking goes above level 6, then you have lost the connection. Whatever you're doing, keep the pace steady and incremental.

When working with horses with this technique. Take note, if the horses head is higher than the person (owner) then get present till the horse lowers their head to the person's head height. Higher head level means vigilance and thinking levels will increase.

Im noticing James is allowing the horse in the video to nibble his hand - is this a comforting thing he is doing for the horse.

By going slowly, in the video, both James and the person can see what the horse is anxious about. His frustration is revealed by him scraping his hoof on the ramp. It has something to do with being at the top of the ramp.

Let the animal explore the situation at their own pace.

Is the animal listening or reacting to the source of stress.

Remember put the animal's opinion before your own agenda, then we can see what is upsetting them. Your own agenda put first means that you will only seek to dominate the animal in order to get it do what you want.

In realisation learning being close and present can be one the first stages, then when the animal has released and feels comfortable to introduce touch.

Helping animals release together, using the trust technique, can help build trust and relationship between them.

Environment influences behaviour.

Lying down with horses develops trust more effectively. Horses lie down and micro sleep very early in the morning, for about 40 minutes.

Always approach horses form the front, never behind. Lying at a 45 degree angel from the shoulder, to avoid being hurt should they get up suddenly. But also to allow room for the horse to stretch their legs out when they release. Be far enough away to avoid being touched, and get closer incrementally, at the animals pace.

Sit opposite the way they might fall back.

In a herd of horses always regard the most sensitive one first.

Remember what is different form an animal just sleeping, is that it is a human who has induced this state. Sometimes the animal can go into an REM state, where the eyes dart backwards and forwards.

IN getting present you can think about the animal, as in sending them love and regard.

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