When it comes to horses, it can be challenging for some people to come up with imaginative ways to keep themselves and their horses interested ... sometimes it can be a good idea to sit down and brainstorm a little, write down some ideas for creative play! Doing the same old thing the same old way can get boring for everyone! Being an instructor keeps my imagination sharp ... I exercise it a lot as I plan clinics, lessons and ways to keep myself and my horses keen! This week was filled with creativity ... going outside the box to help scared horses, to develop the human's confidence and ask horses to do something special! When asking Arriba to learn new 'tricks' for demonstrations, I always consider his point of view and aim to make the learning experience as fun for him as I can. If he's feeling good about things, he'll try harder! Remembering the 'What's In It For Me?' phrase helps you to think laterally ... and there's nothing wrong with a bit of fun (I prefer a lot of fun!) Exercising your imagination is like exercising your body .... the more you do it, the easier it becomes!