My friend Kathy and her horse Bennett rode up to the pole and parked parallel. Bennett came to a stop but got antsy the minute Kathy leaned over to get the jacket. He jigged in place, and nothing Kathy tried made him come to a quiet halt.  I told Kathy, "You know what, I don't think he knows why you lean off to the side. Have you told him?"  Kathy said, well, I always have the obstacle course in my mind, and sent him pictures of it. And I tell him before the ride what we do, like today we're doing obstacles." I felt Bennett was more particular. He needed details so he could be part of the exercise.  So I said to Kathy, "You got to give him specifics. Like, Hey Bennett, for us to get good scores at this obstacle, you have to stand still while I get the jacket." There is a place between "good boy, good boy, good boy" and a mile-long ramble. Find the golden middle. Did it work out for Kathy and Bennett? Listen to this episode. Show notes available here:https://www.mindful-connections.com/post/more-details-please