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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 using our longeing exercises.
Longeing exercises 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... | 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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Training: English
from the pages of Horse Journal
Side Reins Increase Feel
Of course you know what side reins are, but maybe you're a
little fuzzy on what side reins are supposed to accomplish. In fact, you might admit
you don't know how to use side reins and wonder if you should. Side reins are an
essential part of the training routine and once you understand them,... | read »
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Training: English
from the pages of Perfect Horse
How to Catch a Runaway Horse
We've
all experienced the frustration of trying to catch a runaway horse who doesn't want to
be caught. Whether we claim it's because your horse sees the halter in our hands or a
juvenile delinquent buddy in his pasture leads him astray, it isn't fun. But
this system of catching a runaway... | read »
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Training: English
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Hip, Shoulder, Shoulder Training Technique for Your Horse
Lost
in a sea of what lessons to teach your horse next? There are two ways to go.
Next month, we'll give you an outline of all the training steps in teaching
"give to the bit," from the most basic, hips over, to advanced, counter-bending
maneuvers. This is the sequence that I use when... | read »
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Training: English
from the pages of Trail Rider
Weanling Ground Manners
Question:
Our weanling -- a 6-month-old Appaloosa colt -- doesn't walk out when we lead
him. I'd like to get him to walk out without being too hard on him. Any
suggestions?
Lon and Mary Nalder via e-mail
Answer:
The more that you teach your weanling on the lead, the more he'll have to... | read »
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Training: English
from the pages of Trail Rider
Training a Spooky Horse
With good reason, trail riders are preoccupied with spooking. Some ask
for a "spookproof" or "bombproof" mount. When I'm faced with that particular
request from a prospective buyer, I have to choke back sarcasm. I want to say,
"Wouldn't you rather have a spooky horse that's actually alive?"... | read »
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| 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... | read |
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