Right Brain Extroverts
This is my boy Sunshine. He truly is a ray of sunshine, bright and beautiful.
He he also tends strongly towards right brain extrovert.
Every time I describe right and left brain traits I feel like I’m giving right brain the short end of the stick. Left brain horses are calm, confident, brave. They seem to get all the good traits. It really only seems that way.
Yes, horses with strong right brain tendencies can be a bit flighty. Sensitive and emotional, they can be rather delicate little flowers. But that is the least of their traits. All that sensitivity leads to a desperate desire to please. They want to make you happy. They love with all their hearts and are devoted to a person who treats them with equal love and understanding.
Where a left brain horse can be a bit meh about what you think, your disapproval can gut a right brain horse. Rip their heart out, destroy their soul. Yes, that can be a large responsibility, caring for such an important charge. But it is well worth it to experience the complete devotion.
Sunshine and I are loving our time and training together so far. Yes he is loving it too. A right brain extrovert can’t hide their feelings. Not like an introvert will. He wears his emotions on his sleeve and tells me clearly when he is happy, galloping to meet me at the gate.
Yes, getting to the actual riding part will be an adventure. All that sensitivity will doubtless lead to some spooks. But, we will work through them to build as much trust in me from the saddle as he has from the ground.
