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In this video we work through the introduction of the snaffle bit to a horse after foundational groundwork has been established and the first few rides have been taken in the halter.
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In this video we look at 1 way to begin tying a young horse or a step in a problem solving case with an older horse (there is also a video on tying rehab under our Problem Solving section). It is very important to have established solid groundwork and yielding to the direct feel of the halter before this step.
In this video Ben works through the concepts and steps needed to introduce gate opening while mounted. This can be a very good opportunity to intentionally developing maneuverability and accuracy in your ridden work.
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This video is one of the sessions at our Lessons Clinic in Hamilton. At our Lessons Clinic each student gets different 1-on-1 sessions in the Round Pen with Ben to address any problems or goals the client may want to work through – addressing exactly where the rider and horse are at. The emphasis in all Clinics is always on learning to communicate more effectively through āfeelā, timing, and balance, building a working relationship based on respect and trust between horse & rider.
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This video is one of the sessions at our Lessons Clinic in Hamilton. At our Lessons Clinic each student gets different 1-on-1 sessions in the Round Pen with Ben to address any problems or goals the client may want to work through – addressing exactly where the rider and horse are at. The emphasis in all Clinics is always on learning to communicate more effectively through āfeelā, timing, and balance, building a working relationship based on respect and trust between horse & rider.
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This video is one of the sessions at our Lessons Clinic in Hamilton. At our Lessons Clinic each student gets different 1-on-1 sessions in the Round Pen with Ben to address any problems or goals the client may want to work through – addressing exactly where the rider and horse are at. The emphasis in all Clinics is always on learning to communicate more effectively through āfeelā, timing, and balance, building a working relationship based on respect and trust between horse & rider.
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In this short video we talk about the foundations of a good traditional vaquero style hackamore and the history of them.
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A handy rider exercise to improve lateral movement and transitions between forward/back and left/right. This increases maneuverability and strengthens the horses core and topline. Requires the ridden foundation to be solid in the basics (check out our Riding Basics Videos)
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An old school technique to proper halter training for the first time with a foal with focus on teaching the principal of “yielding”.
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In this Introduction to the Hackamore video series – we talk about how to prepare you and your horse for riding in the traditional vaquero style rawhide hackamore (bosal) from the ground up. The videos include details on key differences in the way this tool is used, it’s unique function and what to focus on in the first few rides.
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