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Imprinting: how early handling shapes a horse's mind - the fine line between familiarity and numbness
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- Jul 4, 2026
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- 1568
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Summary
How much should we handle young horses—and when does familiarity start to become numbness? In this episode, Mark explores the fine line between creating a horse that is comfortable around people and creating one that has learned to switch off. He discusses why some horses become dull to pressure, how awareness can be lost through excessive noise and repetition, and why quality communication is often more important than quantity of training. Learn how to develop softness, confidence and understanding in your horse with the support of the Mark Langley Online Membership. https://www.marklangley.com.au/join