The Skill We Often Overlook: Standing Still

Today, I was just hanging out with my horse, nothing fancy. We were watching another horse being worked while I was having a conversation with a friend. And right in the middle of that conversation, it hit me: my horse was just standing there.

Quiet. Patient. Present, but not demanding anything from me.

He wasn’t dancing around. I wasn’t having to shift my focus to manage him. He was simply... waiting. And I realized how often I take that for granted.

The ability for a horse to just stand still, calm, and relaxed isn’t something they’re born knowing how to do. It’s a taught skill. It’s part of the foundation we start building on day one.

And like everything else we teach them, it takes time, repetition, and consistency. But once it’s there, it becomes one of the most valuable tools you have.

A horse that stands quietly is a partner you can rely on. Whether you're working gates, resting out on the trail, waiting for your pattern in the show pen, or just catching up with friends. It all goes smoother when your horse knows how to just be.

For us, this kind of mindset is part of the bigger picture. It’s not just about riding, it’s about shaping a horse that’s calm, responsive, and respectful on the ground, too.

If you're working with a horse who struggles to stand still, don’t worry it’s something that can be taught. It just takes time and intention.

And if you're looking for support in getting that kind of solid foundation built into your horse, we’d love to help. Our training program is built around creating dependable, well-rounded partners.

You can learn more about the program here:
www.chambershorsemanship.com/horse-training