Understanding Your Horse's Needs (Part 2: Practical)

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Understanding Your Horse's Needs (Part 2: Practical)

Josh Nichol

Click here to watch Part 1: Foundation.

Become the leader your horse needs.

Is your horse herd-bound, stubborn, spooky, or explosive? In Part 2 of Josh Nichol's course, you'll uncover the root of these behaviors—often an unmet need. This course offers practical techniques to help restore your horse’s sense of safety, positioning you as a trusted leader they can rely on. Gain the confidence to communicate with your horse in a way that fosters trust, reduces fear, and creates a deeper, more connected partnership.

Josh, known for his revolutionary Relational Horsemanship method, shares his deep understanding of a horse’s mind, body, and emotions. You’ll learn powerful techniques to meet your horse’s needs—whether they’re based on mind, space, or pressure—in a way that builds trust and clarity.

Even if your horse seems to fit into one category, be sure to watch every video. Horses’ needs shift moment to moment, and as riders, it’s crucial to have the tools to meet them exactly where they are.

This series is a must-watch for riders ready to build a powerful, trust-based partnership with their horse. It equips you with the tools to strengthen your connection, so your horse feels safe, understood, and confident. Prepare to lead with clarity, deepen your bond, and face challenges together—empowered and inspired.

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Videos (12)

Mind Horse - Practical
Introducing Chunky, a Mind Horse - Lesson 10 - Understanding Horse's Needs with Josh Nichol
00:50

Introducing Chunky, a Mind Horse - Lesson 10 - Understanding Horse's Needs with Josh Nichol

Meet Chunky, a mind horse who struggles when they're not with the herd. 

Round Pen Liberty with Mind Horse, Chunky - Lesson 11 - Understanding Horse's Needs with Josh Nichol
17:30

Round Pen Liberty with Mind Horse, Chunky - Lesson 11 - Understanding Horse's Needs with Josh Nichol

In this session with Chunky, a Mind Horse, Josh shows how important it is to connect a horse’s brain and body.

Round Pen on Lead Rope with Mind Horse, Chunky - Lesson 12 - Understanding Horse's Needs with Josh Nichol
15:56

Round Pen on Lead Rope with Mind Horse, Chunky - Lesson 12 - Understanding Horse's Needs with Josh Nichol

Watch what happens when the body separates from the mind and how appropriate pressure – but not halter pulls – can release this. 

Under Saddle with Mind Horse Chunky - Lesson 13 - Understanding Horse's Needs with Josh Nichol
07:59

Under Saddle with Mind Horse Chunky - Lesson 13 - Understanding Horse's Needs with Josh Nichol

For Mind Horses, reins aren’t meant for steering—they’re tools to change the horse’s thoughts.

Space Horse - Practical
Introducing Raven - Space Horse - Lesson 14 - Understanding Horse's Needs with Josh Nichol
01:07

Introducing Raven - Space Horse - Lesson 14 - Understanding Horse's Needs with Josh Nichol

Meet Raven, a Space Horse who became quite defensive and is learning how to let go of tension.

Liberty with Space Horse, Raven - Lesson 15 - Understanding Horse's Needs with Josh Nichol
20:21

Liberty with Space Horse, Raven - Lesson 15 - Understanding Horse's Needs with Josh Nichol

Space Horses often carry tension, which can build up and lead to explosive behavior.

Round Pen on Lead Rope with Space Horse, Raven - Lesson 16 - Understanding Horse's Needs with Josh Nichol
17:25

Round Pen on Lead Rope with Space Horse, Raven - Lesson 16 - Understanding Horse's Needs with Josh Nichol

Learn how to get the energy flowing between you and your horse in a relaxed and receptive way. 

Under Saddle with Space Horse, Raven - Lesson 17 - Understanding Horse's Needs with Josh Nichol
15:09

Under Saddle with Space Horse, Raven - Lesson 17 - Understanding Horse's Needs with Josh Nichol

Space horses naturally like to slow down, and that can lead to riders constantly nagging them to go forward.

Pressure Horse - Practical
Introducing Sid, a Pressure Horse - Lesson 18 - Understanding Horse's Needs with Josh Nichol
01:14

Introducing Sid, a Pressure Horse - Lesson 18 - Understanding Horse's Needs with Josh Nichol

Meet Sid, a pressure horse. When his needs aren’t met, his sensitivity kicks in, and he reacts by bucking or panicking.

Round Pen Liberty with Pressure Horse, Sid - Lesson 19 - Understanding Horse's Needs with Josh Nichol
22:04

Round Pen Liberty with Pressure Horse, Sid - Lesson 19 - Understanding Horse's Needs with Josh Nichol

A pressure horse's instinct is often to run from external pressures–but it's our job to teach them a better way to respond.

Round Pen on Lead Rope with Pressure Horse, Sid - Lesson 20 - Understanding Horse's Needs with Josh Nichol
09:53

Round Pen on Lead Rope with Pressure Horse, Sid - Lesson 20 - Understanding Horse's Needs with Josh Nichol

A lead rope should act as a tool to sense your horse’s tension and guide them toward softness

Under Saddle with Pressure Horse, Sid - Lesson 21 - Understanding Horse's Needs with Josh Nichol
24:37

Under Saddle with Pressure Horse, Sid - Lesson 21 - Understanding Horse's Needs with Josh Nichol

Josh demonstrates how to use his aids effectively to bring softness and help Sid release the tension he’s been holding onto.

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Mind Horse - Practical
Introducing Chunky, a Mind Horse - Lesson 10 - Understanding Horse's Needs with Josh Nichol
00:50

Introducing Chunky, a Mind Horse - Lesson 10 - Understanding Horse's Needs with Josh Nichol

Meet Chunky, a mind horse who struggles when they're not with the herd. 

Round Pen Liberty with Mind Horse, Chunky - Lesson 11 - Understanding Horse's Needs with Josh Nichol
17:30

Round Pen Liberty with Mind Horse, Chunky - Lesson 11 - Understanding Horse's Needs with Josh Nichol

In this session with Chunky, a Mind Horse, Josh shows how important it is to connect a horse’s brain and body.

Round Pen on Lead Rope with Mind Horse, Chunky - Lesson 12 - Understanding Horse's Needs with Josh Nichol
15:56

Round Pen on Lead Rope with Mind Horse, Chunky - Lesson 12 - Understanding Horse's Needs with Josh Nichol

Watch what happens when the body separates from the mind and how appropriate pressure – but not halter pulls – can release this. 

Under Saddle with Mind Horse Chunky - Lesson 13 - Understanding Horse's Needs with Josh Nichol
07:59

Under Saddle with Mind Horse Chunky - Lesson 13 - Understanding Horse's Needs with Josh Nichol

For Mind Horses, reins aren’t meant for steering—they’re tools to change the horse’s thoughts.

Space Horse - Practical
Introducing Raven - Space Horse - Lesson 14 - Understanding Horse's Needs with Josh Nichol
01:07

Introducing Raven - Space Horse - Lesson 14 - Understanding Horse's Needs with Josh Nichol

Meet Raven, a Space Horse who became quite defensive and is learning how to let go of tension.

Liberty with Space Horse, Raven - Lesson 15 - Understanding Horse's Needs with Josh Nichol
20:21

Liberty with Space Horse, Raven - Lesson 15 - Understanding Horse's Needs with Josh Nichol

Space Horses often carry tension, which can build up and lead to explosive behavior.

Round Pen on Lead Rope with Space Horse, Raven - Lesson 16 - Understanding Horse's Needs with Josh Nichol
17:25

Round Pen on Lead Rope with Space Horse, Raven - Lesson 16 - Understanding Horse's Needs with Josh Nichol

Learn how to get the energy flowing between you and your horse in a relaxed and receptive way. 

Under Saddle with Space Horse, Raven - Lesson 17 - Understanding Horse's Needs with Josh Nichol
15:09

Under Saddle with Space Horse, Raven - Lesson 17 - Understanding Horse's Needs with Josh Nichol

Space horses naturally like to slow down, and that can lead to riders constantly nagging them to go forward.

Pressure Horse - Practical
Introducing Sid, a Pressure Horse - Lesson 18 - Understanding Horse's Needs with Josh Nichol
01:14

Introducing Sid, a Pressure Horse - Lesson 18 - Understanding Horse's Needs with Josh Nichol

Meet Sid, a pressure horse. When his needs aren’t met, his sensitivity kicks in, and he reacts by bucking or panicking.

Round Pen Liberty with Pressure Horse, Sid - Lesson 19 - Understanding Horse's Needs with Josh Nichol
22:04

Round Pen Liberty with Pressure Horse, Sid - Lesson 19 - Understanding Horse's Needs with Josh Nichol

A pressure horse's instinct is often to run from external pressures–but it's our job to teach them a better way to respond.

Round Pen on Lead Rope with Pressure Horse, Sid - Lesson 20 - Understanding Horse's Needs with Josh Nichol
09:53

Round Pen on Lead Rope with Pressure Horse, Sid - Lesson 20 - Understanding Horse's Needs with Josh Nichol

A lead rope should act as a tool to sense your horse’s tension and guide them toward softness

Under Saddle with Pressure Horse, Sid - Lesson 21 - Understanding Horse's Needs with Josh Nichol
24:37

Under Saddle with Pressure Horse, Sid - Lesson 21 - Understanding Horse's Needs with Josh Nichol

Josh demonstrates how to use his aids effectively to bring softness and help Sid release the tension he’s been holding onto.

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