Relationship exercises with my horse

Spend time together with no demands attached. See whether your horse enjoys being scratched in a particular spot. Most like a scratch around the withers, neck and hindquarters. You can build this into your training too, pausing simply to stand and scratch and enjoy each other's company. The key is making sure the horse finds it pleasant, which they usually show by leaning into you, trying to groom you back, or looking round at you when you stop 🥰