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This was the first saddle for this 1.5yo colt during a Problem Solving Clinic. In sessions prior to this, he was introduced to the rope around his barrel, carrying a pair of chinks and the pad. He was a pretty laid-back horse about most things and his reaction surprised his owner. Preparation is important and we must also be ready to help a young horse find the right answers.
Backing Semi Circles is one of the most underrated exercises there is – simply put – it’s not just about the back-up but also getting the hind quarter engaged and further developing quality movement with thorough suppleness. There is an old saying that goes “the better a horse goes backwards and sideways…the better they will go forward” this exercise will improve overall strength, balance and coordination in your horse.
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In part 2 of 2, we continue the process of having the horse learn how to move the hind into the bend in the ridden work. This includes the beginning of the haunches-in and half pass, which is crucial for lead departures, flying lead changes, tempe changes, canter pirouette and more.
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In part 1 of 2, we begin the process on the ground of having the horse learn how to move the hip into the bend. Two horses help me show two stages of this process, before we move onto the ridden aspect in part 2. This is the foundational start of the haunches-in and half pass, which is crucial for lead departures, flying lead changes, tempe changes, canter pirouette and more.
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Some key things to look for and issues to work through when bringing a horse back into work after winter or extended layoff.
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In this 3-part video series we work with a horse that had a habit of running away with the owner when asked to lope. As with most problem solving, we must first go back to the foundations and clarify communication issues. This was a clear case of a horse doing the right thing the wrong way, reactively instead of responsively. By taking the time and breaking down the process so she learned to think, we were able to develop a correct loping transition upwards and downwards without losing the plot.
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In this 3-part video series we work with a horse that had a habit of running away with the owner when asked to lope. As with most problem solving, we must first go back to the foundations and clarify communication issues. This was a clear case of a horse doing the right thing the wrong way, reactively instead of responsively. By taking the time and breaking down the process so she learned to think, we were able to develop a correct loping transition upwards and downwards without losing the plot.
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In this 3-part video series we work with a horse that had a habit of running away with the owner when asked to lope. As with most problem solving, we must first go back to the foundations and clarify communication issues. This was a clear case of a horse doing the right thing the wrong way, reactively instead of responsively. By taking the time and breaking down the process so she learned to think, we were able to develop a correct loping transition upwards and downwards without losing the plot.
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There are a lot of different factors that require coordination in order for our timing to be clear. The handling of the lead rope is one of those factors. If you’re just starting out learning groundwork, it can be beneficial to take some time to intentionally practice the different ways you’ll be using the lead rope without your horse involved to add to the number of factors going on or oftentimes their confusion.
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For everything our horses do or don’t do, we need to attempt to understand why. Without realizing it, misjudging their motives can lead to addressing the situation incorrectly. It takes lots of practice, awareness and adaptability to be able to discern what approach is needed in a wide range of circumstances.
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