# Changing the Horse’s Mindset: Eye Brace, Resets & the Worry Cup

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Podcast: [Mark Langley Horsemanship Solutions for Partnership](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mark-langley-horsemanship-solutions-for-partnership-272404)
Published: 2026-09-13T00:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://marklangleyhorsemanship.podbean.com/e/changing-the-horse-s-mindset-eye-brace-resets-the-worry-cup/
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Duration seconds: 2513

## Resource

What does Mark mean when he talks about eye brace, resetting a horse, emptying the worry cup, shutting out and shutting down? In this special episode, Jenny asks Mark to explain some of the terminology he uses when assessing and working with horses — and, more importantly, what is actually happening in the horse’s mind. Mark explains what a healthy “flow” mindset looks like, how to recognise when a horse is coping versus shutting down or shutting out, and why a horse that appears quiet may actually be carrying a significant amount of worry. You’ll also learn how Mark uses resets to bring a horse back into an active, thinking state, how horses can learn to process pressure rather than simply escape it, and what he means by eye brace — when a horse’s eyes and mind stop searching and interacting with what is happening around them. The episode also explores the “worry cup”, why allowing a horse to make decisions can help reduce anxiety, and why understanding a horse’s history and previous training is so important when deciding how to help them. A fascinating insight into how Mark reads a horse’s mindset — and how changing that mindset can change the way a horse learns, responds and feels. Continue your horsemanship journey with Mark Langley Online — practical training solutions, full video lessons and ongoing guidance to help you and your horse progress with confidence. www.MarkLangley.com.au/join

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