Groundwork Guys: Mini-Series Ep#2 The Pushy Horse Problem: What Boundaries Really Mean to Horses | Sponsored by Jug Waterers

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If your horse likes to stand a little too close for comfort, you know how fast "friendly" can turn into "please step back." In this episode of Groundwork Guys , Tik Maynard and Nick Rivera unpack what's really going on when a horse ignores your space and why calling it bad manners might be missing the point. They dig into the difference between respect and fear, and how to build a boundary that feels fair, not forceful. The conversation moves from the science of horse behavior to the art of staying calm when things get crowded. Here's what they explore: Why "manners" are taught, not instinctive How to hold your ground without creating a standoff The importance of catching the first subtle…