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Detailing the use of the legs in riding to refine our horse’s movement and response. How to use the legs to increase communication and support the seat as the primary riding aid. Includes instruction on the three leg positions and exercises that focus on breaking down the steps to build better understanding.
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Some strategies for helping horses with this common problem that is part of the natural herd instinct and need for leadership, safety and comfort.
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A lesson with a rider working on series of exercises to introduce and/or improve basic lateral maneuvers, including leg yield and shoulder in/out. Focus on factors such as forward motion and impulsion, coiling the loins, engaging the hind, shortening the spine, suppleness and collection. An exercise to help a horse begin to bring the hip into the bend for the start of haunches in or half pass.
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After establishing independent control of the forequarters and hindquarters (covered in Combination Turn video), you are ready to begin introducing lateral work. The sidepass is closely related to the half pass. This video covers what you need to understand to begin and different approaches for varying horses and situations.
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5 episodes in one place of our popular Thoughtful Thursday’s
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A private lesson addressing the process of helping a reactive young horse learn the concepts of trust and response. Lots of valuable things addressed during the session!
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How to safely prepare a young horse to load in the trailer (float). Tips and pointers on what to look out for and how to set up for success and build confidence. It is important to have your groundwork (communication) established! (covered in Basic Groundwork 1, 2, & 3)
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Filmed program for Country TV. The first session with Ebony, a 10yo Quarter Horse broodmare coming back into work. Learn what steps to go through to check out an unfamiliar horse or one that you’re bringing back into work or restarting and what you’re looking for them to know and be comfortable with in order to move on with success.
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First session with a 3mo foal, introducing the halter and concepts of mental engagement, focus, pressure/release, yielding, forward motion, and willingness.
It can be very handy to have a horse that is good to hobble, but at the very least it helps them know how to yield so they might stay safer when they get a leg hung up or step in loose wire! Learn how to safely introduce and prepare your horse with proper understanding and set things up for success.
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