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Training: English
from the pages of Horse Journal
Magic Circle
Most
horsemen recognize the value of trotting poles and cavalletti to develop
suppleness and to aid training in nearly every discipline. Placing the trotting poles on a circle
rather than on the more familiar straight line adds degrees of suppling,
strengthing, versatility and variety to... | read »
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Training: English
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Bridling Your Horse
Most of us can manage to bridle our riding
horses, even if it doesn't look pretty. However, this article isn't simply about
getting a bit into your horse's mouth -- or even about solving his
teeth-clenching problems -- although it will do that, too. It's about taking an
ordinary part of... | read »
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Training: English
from the pages of Trail Rider
Bonding Exercises
Question: I have a 7-year-old grade-horse gelding that's very receptive to training. I'm aware of the importance of bonding -- that is, building mutual respect and trust to create a positive relationship. I was wondering whether you could suggest some specific exercises I could do on the ground... | read »
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Training: English
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Flying Lead Changes Are Possible
Just the
term "flying lead change" conjures up an athletic move that many of us consider
beyond the scope of mere mortals. We think of a well-trained dressage horse
performing a series of consecutive flying changes (or tempi changes) and looking
as though he and his rider are skipping... | read »
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Training: English
from the pages of Horse Journal
Self-Loading
Self-loading is not only a great convenience, it's also safer than leading the
horse onto the trailer. Standing in a narrow trailer stall with a 1,000-pound
animal is never optimal, and self-loading takes some of the concern away if you
have a highway emergency and don't have a helper... | read »
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Training: English
from the pages of Horse Journal
Proper Restraint: It Involves Analysis
No question about it: Horses are big, strong animals. Even that
innocent-looking little Shetland pony in the backyard can give a burly
man a
good fight. Fortunately, most horses are incredibly easy to work
with, or man
would never have been able to domesticate them. However,
there are... | read »
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Training: English
from the pages of Horse Journal
Longeing Exercises Build Muscle
You can build muscle and condition on your horse by using lots of transitions
both between and within gaits on the longe line.
This goes beyond the usual walk/trot/canter at the end of a 20-meter line.
Your horse may need new cues, and you'll need to refine your whip work.
But it's... | read »
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Training: English
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Swimming Made Simple for Your Horse
Few things equal the
exhilaration of taking a horse swimming on a hot summer day. The power that we
experience as the horse surges forward, paddling strongly through the water, is
fun, but can be dangerous. However, if you apply John Lyons' methods to teaching
your horse to swim, he can... | read »
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Training: English
from the pages of Trail Rider
On Trail Riding Tips With Your Horse
As you turn around on the trail to head home, does your horse speed up
without your prompt? Or, does your horse fidget when your friends' horses get ahead?
Make sure your horse is listening to your cues, not simply following his instincts.
Follow these tips to keep your horse listening at... | read »
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Training: English
from the pages of Trail Rider
On “Sacking Out”
For the trail horse and for those of us who take them to remote places,
there's nothing more important in training than the process old timers
called
"sacking out." We may've changed the terminology, but the
principle is the same.
"Desensitization" is in vogue, though disliked
by some... | read »
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