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Western Training
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| Clearing Up Your Cues with John Lyons |
| There are no magic cue buttons; instead,
clear, uncomplicated consistency is key. |
In the last issue, we talked about the importance of simplifying
our cues. Most people seriously over-exaggerate signals to their horses, and
make their cues much more complicated than they have to be. As a general rule,
the more complicated a system is, the harder it is to understand and... | read |
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Rails are the Building Blocks
The most basic (and useful) piece of gymnastic jumping equipment is,
simply, rails, either natural-colored or painted. You can use them to do
anything. And you can set as few as three and as many as 10 of them at a certain
distance to trot or canter through them, or you can place them... | read |
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Leading Like a Pro
Ever had a horse go too fast while you're leading him? You hang on for dear
life, hoping that he won't pull away from you or mow you down before you get him
under control. The opposite problem--trying to drag your old slowpoke--can be just
as frustrating, though less life-threatening. If... | read |
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Equine Spook in Place Training
The air is crisp and clear. your horse has been relaxed and
polite. You're admiring the scenery on your ride when suddenly his head whips up
and he gives a diving lurch to the side. Grabbing desperately for reins and
saddle horn, you may or may not come along for the ride as he reverses... | read |
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