Forward III

Still struggling with "forward"? You're not alone. Here is why.

Logical thinking is a "left brain" activity. "Forward" is a "right brain" activity. If you do some research about left brain versus right brain you will realise that us humans are rewarded for using the left brain. We are rewarded for using logical thinking. We are rewarded for taking a slow and steady approach in life. We are rewarded for "building things", step by step. We are rewarded for being rational and analytical. The more we have evolved, the more we are rewarded for being "left brained".

Before children start school, they don't have that much of a preference for the left brain. But the majority of what they are taught at school, rewards left brain activity.

A lot of various arguments could stem from here, so back to the point. "Forward" is a "right brain" activity. "Forward" also seems to be very important to being a good horse rider. So if you're going to progress in your riding, you need to learn to use your "right brain" more. It's just like writing with your non-writing hand - you can do it, and it will take practice to get it smooth.