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Training: English
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Stop Your Horses Prancing
At one time or another, you're likely to encounter a horse who just can't
seem to contain himself. He pulls against the reins, dances in place, tries to
push ahead, and generally seems unwilling or unable to settle down. Maybe it
happens when you start out on a ride. Or maybe it happens all... | read »
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Training: English
from the pages of Trail Rider
Obstacle Training
Question: I own a
6-year-old Quarter Horse gelding. Whenever we approach a log or a ditch on the
trail, he'll balk, jig, and sometimes even jump over the obstacle, while I hang
on for dear life. What can I do to correct this? -- Nancy
Meadows, Little Rock,
Arkansas
Answer: You
need... | read »
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Training: English
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Soft Touch for Gaited Horses
Many of us who own
gaited horses share the same problems. Our horses won't stand still for us to
mount. When we ride, our horses are stiff and tense. They get excited and may
rear. They can't relax and walk calmly down the trail on a loose rein.
For years, John Lyons
has been showing... | read »
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Training: English
from the pages of Trail Rider
Raising a Paso Fino Colt
As I walked
into the office recently, a co-worker smiled at me and asked, "How's the brat?"
I knew full well she was talking about my colt, Clementino, whose antics I often
describe to friends and colleagues.
Raising
a trail horse from birth in my backyard hasn't been a cakewalk.... | 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 Horse Journal
Trotting Poles
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 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
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
Self-Loading into a Horse Trailer
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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