The relationship between a horse and their trainer can be such a beautiful thing. Turns out, however, it can also be quite silly. Breanna Engle is a horse trainer, often sharing entertaining and educational videos on the creatures she loves oh-so much. One video of hers showcases the hilarity that comes with the process of desensitizing a horse. If you have no idea what that means, you are certainly not alone.
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That said, the concept is simple. Horses can get spooked pretty easily. So, to help them get better at responding to unexpected stimuli, horse owners will find harmless ways to “startle” them a bit. This allows them to be better prepared for when things happen that are out of their humans’ control, too. But don’t worry — the horses are totally safe! See for yourself in Breanna’s viral video below.
@7thsundance As a horse professional, I value SAFTEY above all else. As humans, we have moments when we aren’t paying attention or put ourselves in a less than ideal or safe position. In those moments, having a safe horse that you can trust is irreplaceable. #horsetrainer #desensitizing #safetyfirst #fyp ♬ original sound – Breanna Engle
From tossing jackets to throwing around a giant ball, it seems that Breanna knows a million ways to desensitize a horse. This is helping her horse, of course, but it’s also delighting folks from all around the world!
“The first one felt like payback for every time they’ve done it to us,” one person points out in the comment section, with another adding, “That horse definitely thinks you lost your marbles. Awesome training!”
Viral Video Shows Horse Trainer Desensitize Her Horse in the Silliest Ways
While Breanna’s process is silly in many ways, this horse trainer reminds us that it does serve a genuinely good purpose.
“As a horse professional, I value SAFTEY above all else,” Breanna writes. “As humans, we have moments when we aren’t paying attention or put ourselves in a less than ideal or safe position. In those moments, having a safe horse that you can trust is irreplaceable.”
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