Humming to signal the horse to slow down. Dennis & Jess Day 27

The video shows a woman named Jessica working with her horse. They are reinforcing a fence and the woman is practicing riding the horse around the track. The horse seems to have developed a good relationship with the woman, responding well to her commands and cues. The woman also shares her hearing aid with Jessica, as they have the same genetic hearing loss. Towards the end, the woman instructs Jessica on how to properly cool down and care for the horse after a riding session.
- Dennis is working on reinforcing and strengthening a fence gate by cutting and installing support boards.
- Dennis gives the horse a treat of apple and oats, which the horse seems to enjoy.
- Dennis is wearing new jeans and a belt, and has a checklist of items like sunscreen, hat, and pocket knife.
- Dennis is coaching the rider (Jessica) on her riding technique, providing feedback on her posture, diagonal, and impulsion.
- Dennis notes that the horse seems to have developed more respect and responsiveness towards the rider over time, as their relationship has grown.
- Dennis teaches the rider a technique of humming to signal the horse to slow down.
- Dennis suggests the rider may be ready to start using spurs to aid her leg cues.
- Dennis advises the rider on proper body positioning, such as sitting back to allow the horse to balance better.
- plan is to hose down the horse, clean its stall, and apply fly spray once the horse is dry.
- Dennis shares a cautionary tale about bears in Yellowstone becoming aggressive after being fed by tourists.