Video Description
The hindquarter yield is an important basic maneuver for communication and safety, particularly with young horses but often ends up getting overused. This is detrimental in a number of ways, including when a horse gets automated or even becomes evasive. This video addresses some approaches to change that and develop variety.
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Rubbernecking is a problem many riders face that is caused when a horse’s mind is not focused where the rider’s mind is. If left unchecked this can become a very dangerous issue, turning into bolting and runaways. In this video we discuss not only how to address and help horses with this problem physically but also how to prevent it mentally.
In this video we work on understanding how to bring the fundamentals of Forward and Suppleness together. Helping shape up the movement of our horses with suppleness takes intention and clarity in how we operate the indirect feel and the direct feel.
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In this video we work through the foundational steps to prepare a horse to be bridled. Includes details to watch out for in order to set them up for success. These principles also apply to horses that may be having bridling issues.
In this series (this is part 3 of 3) we work with a new horse and learn to observe all he is telling us then address and work through some problem solving. This horse had been ridden before but showed some signs of lack of acceptance from the first time he was caught.
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In this series (this is part 2 of 3) we work with a new horse and learn to observe all he is telling us then address and work through some problem solving. This horse had been ridden before but showed some signs of lack of acceptance from the first time he was caught.
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In this series (3 parts) we work with a new horse and learn to observe all he is telling us then address and work through some problem solving. This horse had been ridden before but showed some signs of lack of acceptance from the first time he was caught.
Working an Unknown Horse – session 1 Read More »
Discussion in this series focuses on what to look for in correct arced lateral balance and a few techniques to address weakness in a diagonal. A solid understanding of good groundwork is required for these approaches to be effective. Watch the Groundwork Series, found in the ‘Foundational’ folder, first!
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This is part 2 of a 2-part series. In this video we cover beginning halter training and initial groundwork for a young/unhandled horse who had learned a few bad habits.
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In this video we cover beginning halter training and initial groundwork for a young/unhandled horse who had learned a few bad habits.
The Unhandled Horse – part 1 Read More »
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