b'Stress horse just shuts down. Weve all seen it or experienced toosoften could stress him. If the body never returns to a state many examples of this kind of stress. of rest and recovery, the results will be bad stress. Asking a horse to repeat something over and over is really nothing Ideally, we want to manage stress before it begins tomore than nagging. overpower the communication and relationship between the horse and rider. I call this working on the edge ofAn example of this would be trying to improve a horses Buddy Uldrikson trouble. The good news is that there is a stress that doesstop by trotting and asking him to stop about 15 times in not have to be avoided: eu-stress. It literally means gooda row. Another example is round-penning. Both are good Buddy Uldrikson Trainingstress in Greek. ways to stress a horse and turn a small problem into an at Rancho Rio Bonita:issue. This can cause frustration and the temptation for the buddyuldriksonhorsemanship.com The most common example of eustress is the thrill of arider to drill the horse, even more, increasing bad stress. CAVE CREEK RODEO DAYS PARADE roller coaster ride. Eustress is acute and quick and thereBad stress results in increased adrenaline, anxiety, and MARCH 21st, 2020 I f I told you that I really stressedis no prolonged effect. Another example of eustress is thephysical and mental braces.way you feel after successfully meeting a challenge, such as my horses today, what wouldcompeting in a ranch roping or a working cowhorse event.Suppose you have a horse thats a little late on a flying PARADE STARTS AT 9:00AM you think? Would you assumeThe pressure is ever-present, but it is also a healthy levellead change to the left. You might present about three Announcing starts way before that withthat I really rammed and jammed them around? Wouldof stress to get the job done. Eustress (good stress) canopportunities for both of you to improve your timing and you picture a horse that is all tensed up, wide-eyed andmotivate higher performance and is actually a prerequisitefeel on that lead; then you could stop and rest. If hes still fun stuff including Cave Creek trivia! sweating with a worried look? The connotation of theto gaining improved results. Good stress such as a toughlate, you could try a couple more, then rest again or go do word stress is usually not good. Nevertheless, most horsesworkout or assignment can result in physical developmentsomething else. By doing something else you are letting and riders experience stress in some form or another. or learning. him mentally rest. Rest allows a horse to mentally soak, Parade Day PUPPY ADOPTION EVENT sort things out, and return to a state of calmness.Stress in horses can be defined as the nonspecific responseEustress is controlled stress that results in top performance Begins right after the parade! of the body to any pressure or request. Pressure can beat high-stress activities such as a dressage test, workingRest and soaking (not to be confused with the release) are Where thedefined as the application of force to something (thea cow, or getting a young horse to take a specific lead.the most important aspects in avoiding stress damage. By horse) by something else (the human) through direct orThis good stress provides the focus and energy needed inrest and soaking, I mean where a horse quits moving, can Pavement Ends andMEET THE AUTHOR 1:00PM - 3:00PMindirect contact. The mere act of entering a round penorder to perform at the highest level of the individualsdrop his head, let the air out, and is given the time it takes the West begins! Meet Author Pierre ORourke who will be autographingwith a range-raised two-year-old could be perceived byability. Nevertheless, too much stress of any kind causes ato relax and return to a state of calmness. Meanwhile, you SHOPS OPEN ! the horse as too much pressure and result in some type disruption of performance and may cause both physical andlean on the saddle horn or stand calmly in the round pen. copies of his latest book, Free The Puddlesof stress. mental problems. With horses, we are usually talking aboutThis gives you time to relax, manage your own stress and DAILY! physical pressure resulting in good or bad stress dependingdo some observing and comparing.The PREACHER MAN RETURNS TOMental stress can lead to physical stress, and physicalon the amount or duration of the pressure.stress can lead to mental stress. Stress begins in the mindThe good stresseustresscan result in calmness, FRONTIER TOWN! 11:00AM of the horse and can result in a brace in the body or theGood stress is not experienced continually, as we saw incompliance, a try, or some understanding between the Meet the Preacher Man, witness the fire, brimstone andmind. This kind of stress is called dis-stress. Distress canthe roller coaster example. It excites but lets the systemrider and the horse. What were looking for is managing passion (careful ladies, he gets very passionate)result in excessive production of adrenalin and resultingquickly go back to normal by resting. Bad stress is notstress in a way that will result in top performance with an that his message brings. anxiety; this can eventually lead to an emergency reactionnecessarily produced by what you or the horse perceives attitude of response instead of reaction. Rest and soaking called the fight or flight response to the point where aas unpleasant events. Even repeatedly asking a colt tocan be your main tools for stress management. Linda StevensLindaSellsAZ@msn.com 928-232-9060FOR YOUR HORSE & YOUthe Circle A&J Ranch First Ever Offering! A 48.7 Ac RanchBoasting 3440 SF Home & 2296 Sf Guest House and Studio, Arena, Tack, Irrigated Pasture, Hogan Cabana, Negative Edge Pool, Spa, and it is an Elegant Ralph Lauren Style Home! Your Private Retreat or Think of a Vacation Ranch Resort and located within Wickenburg Town. 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