We dive deep into the difference between a horse becoming desensitized  vs. shutting down, how to help a horse who is 'dead' to your leg, why your preconceived notion of a horse really matters, plus a few great books that relate to these concepts.Link for the visually impaired click hereImage Credit: Mary Kitzmiller HorsemanshipToday’s Hosts: Mary Kitzmiller and Coach JennLads Before the Wind: Diary of a Dolphin Trainer, by Karen PryorAdventures Unbridled: The Story of a Courageous Woman's Experiments in Training Horses Without a Bit, by Moyra WilliamsRemarkably Bright Creatures, by Shelby Van PeltFollow Mary Kitzmiller on Facebook, Mary Kitzmiller’s StoreFollow Horse Radio Network on Twitter or follow Horses In The Morning on FacebookSupport for this podcast provided by: My New Horse, USRider,  Listeners Like You