How to Help a Horse Do Its Job with Todd Bergen
Along For The Ride Symposium: Tips from Inside the Arena
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8m 31s
Todd Bergen explains how to support a horse without overmanaging, allowing it to grow in confidence and responsibility. In this video, Bergen shares how timing, feel, and thoughtful pressure can guide a horse toward doing its job more effectively—whether in the show pen or everyday training. This clip is made possible through partnership with the 2025 Along For The Ride Symposium.
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