Training Tip: Approach and Retreat Over Obstacles
Most horses will try to stop and back away from an unfamiliar object initially because they’re nervous and unsure…
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Training Tip: Teach your horse vertical flexion at the canter on a circle
I’ve found that introducing vertical flexion at the canter to a horse on a circle makes it easier for…
Training Tip: Practice approaching your horse quickly
Horses are naturally frightened of being approached quickly because they’re prey animals. When you run up to your horse…
Training Tip: Whoever moves first, loses
Horses establish dominance by being able to move each other’s feet. The most dominant horse in a herd can…
Training Tip: Gain control of your horse’s front end with Yield the Forequarters
Control of your horse’s forequarters equals control of his direction of movement. Think of your horse’s head and neck…
Training Tip: Avoid these common pitfalls of a Barbarian: Part 2
Avoid these mistakes to keep from acting like a Barbarian when training your horse. Barbarians lack a sense of…
Training Tip: Avoid these common pitfalls of a Barbarian: Part 1
Avoid these mistakes to keep from acting like a Barbarian when training your horse. Barbarians lack a sense of…
Encourage Your Foal to Investigate You
Initially, foals are wary of humans. After all, you are a predator, and the foal is a prey animal. By…
Training Tip: Help your horse stay stumble-free
If your horse is stumbling during your rides, keep these points in mind to make sure you’re not accidentally…
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