Does your horse jump out of skin when you go to spray him with fly spray? Learn how you can safely introduce your horse to fly spray so that it doesn't have to be a battle every time you go to use it.

Monique Potts explains how she likes to introduce a horse to fly spray when she's in a scenario where the horse might be tied up in a tack room or in his stall.

Whether you clip your horse or not, it's always a great idea to desensitize him to things like horse clippers. Natural horsemanship instructor Monique Potts demonstrates how she introduces a horse to clippers and the importance of getting them comfortable around them.

Does putting a fly mask on your horse always result in a fight? Natural horsemanship instructor Monique Potts demonstrates how she likes to desensitize her horse to a fly mask to avoid any fights.

Do you know how to use pressure when you're on the ground to help your horse move his feet and stay out of your personal space?

To avoid accidents on the trail, natural horsemanship instructor Monique Potts goes over how she helps a nervous horse cross a bridge to make the experience a positive one.

Before Monique Potts has her customers go through a water crossing on a nervous horse, she has them work on their horse's confidence from the ground.

Once Monique works with a nervous horse on the ground near a water crossing, the next step is to get on the horse's back and ride him through the water.

Once you can move your horse's feet on the ground, Monique Potts shows you how you can safely ride your nervous horse over a bridge or similar obstacle on the trail.

Some horses are very easy to worm or medicate, but others turn it into a fight. Monique Potts shares some tips on how she works with a horse to safely worm them or medicate them.

Does your horse scare easily? Or jump out of his skin the minute he sees something new? Monique Potts shows you how she works with a jumpy horse on the ground and how she likes to build their confidence before getting in the saddle.

Once your horse has basic groundwork skills you can incorporate a tarp and rope into your groundwork training to familiarize your horse with different obstacles.

When working on groundwork there are a few different ways you can work on forward motion. Monique Potts goes over a drill she likes to do using a tarp to create forward motion with her horse.

When you're riding your horse, are you able to connect your hand and seat to your horse's hind feet? Monique works with a client to help him learn more about connecting to his horse's hind feet.

Does your horse have anxiety? Monique Potts goes over horse behavior and reading your horse's body language when you're on the ground to watch for any nervous behaviors.

Do you understand how pressure works when you're on the ground working with your horse? Monique Potts goes over the basics and how it affects the way your horse responds to you.

Does your horse dance around when you try to put him next to a mounting block? Monique Potts shows you how she teaches a horse to stand where you need him to when it comes time to use a mounting block.

Are you utilizing your legs when you're riding your horse? Monique Potts goes over basic horsemanship skills and how you should be using your legs.

Monique Potts breaks down connection in the saddle and the importance of understanding it.

When it comes time to get in the saddle it's important you know how to use your legs properly to connect with your horse. Monique Potts goes over how you can use your legs to better connect with your horse.

Do you lean one way or the other when you ride? Monique Potts goes over balance in the saddle and what you can do to help with balance and body position.

Dealing With Nervous Energy in the Saddle

Do you find your horse losing focus when you're trying to ride him? Monique Potts shows you a few drills you can do to get your horse's attention back on you during a riding session.