Join-Up

Join-Up is a compassionate training method used to establish a trusting relationship between a trainer and a horse. It involves the trainer guiding the horse to voluntarily follow, approach, and engage with them through respectful communication and body language, rather than force. The process encourages the horse to make conscious choices, building confidence and cooperation. This method emphasizes patience, understanding, and non-verbal cues, ultimately fostering a partnership based on mutual respect. Join-Up is often used to prepare horses for further training or handling, promoting a calm, confident, and willing behavior in the animal.