Hello Horse Lovers! Today I will be showing you the process of introducing the plastic sheet, or tarp, to the yearlings! My main objective is to develop curious, brave, and self-confident horses.  In the future, this will result in them making better choices in stressful situations.  We will accomplish this by activating their curiosity. All of the experiences a horse has at a young age will mark them for the rest of their lives; this is why today I would like to share the process we are currently using with them when presenting the plastic sheet. Why a tarp on the ground? The tarp on the ground can simulate water (a puddle, stream, or river), or a shadow on the ground.  This is why it is very important that they learn to investigate instead of running away! The length of the following videos are longer than previous ones as they demonstrate the whole process.  You will be able to observe true behaviors in the yearlings and how we deal with them from a mutual l