Most riders try harder because they care.

They want to do right by their horse. They want the ride to feel good and they want things to work. When something isn't going the way they hoped, effort feels like the responsible response.

So they push a little more. They ask again, insist, and then tigh...

When I watch horses and their people start to work together, sometimes they're on the same page, and other times they're living in completely different worlds. Sometimes the disconnect is subtle. Other times it's glaring. And most of the time, it starts long before anyone ever gets on.

It Often Sta...