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Training: Western
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Avoid Distractions
If you wear glasses, it's because your eyes don't focus
efficiently and you can't see clearly. If your camera lens is out of focus,
whatever you want to emphasize in your photographs probably isn't sharp. When
working with horses--on the ground or in the saddle--focus determines both safety... | read »
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Training: Western
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Steer the Equine Tail
In recent issues, we compared the control and steering mechanisms
of your horse to a car. We illustrated how your reins are the steering wheel and
your legs are the gas pedal. In this issue, you get to sometimes visualize your
horse as a boat.
Both the tiller and motor of a boat are in the... | read »
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Training: Western
from the pages of Trail Rider
Walk On
As a trail rider, you ride your horse most often at a walk. But do
you set the pace for the walk? Or does your horse decide how fast he should go --
walking sluggishly away from the barn, keeping you at the back of the pack, and
picking up the pace as you turn for home? If this describes your... | read »
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Training: Western
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Why You Need Good Hands
Any horse's performance is directly related to how far he moves,
how fast he responds, and how little pressure it takes from his rider giving a
specific cue to get him to respond. In this article, we'll focus on the rein
cue. You'll work on getting your horse lighter and more responsive to... | read »
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Training: Western
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Ignoring Problems Works!
I have a problem. I ignore it. It's gone! Okay. Eyebrows are now
being raised sky high through horsemen's hatbands worldwide. There are so very
few parts of our lives where that statement is true, but it can be with our
horses. This gives us yet another reason to pause and offer up profound... | read »
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Training: Western
from the pages of Trail Rider
Mule Training 101
Mules are no longer an oddity in the equestrian world. Their long
ears and big, soft eyes, not to mention their intelligence and great ride, have
been the reason that a number of riders have switched from horses to mules.
However, because of their intelligence, mules must be trained... | read »
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Training: Western
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Clearing Up Your Cues with John Lyons
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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Training: Western
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Finding Power in Peace
Many people talk about forming a partnership with their horse,
but very few folks stop to think about what the horse needs to get out of this
relationship.
We ask a lot of our horses. We expect them to overcome their
most basic survival instincts just because we say they should. The amazing... | read »
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Training: Western
from the pages of Trail Rider
Stop Balky Behavior
Q: I'm 13 years old and own a 7-year-old Quarter Horse gelding named
Louie. My grandmother bought him for me last April. Louie is now in a pasture
with five cows. When I first started riding him, I could ride anywhere. Now,
when I want to ride in the field, he stands still, then backs up,... | read »
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Training: Western
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Riding Like Clockwork
The clockwork exercise you'll encounter here will take the
previous training steps to the next level as you teach your horse to move his
shoulder in any direction you cue him to move. It might help to think of this
maneuver as "shoulder reining" rather than "neck reining." You'll still use... | 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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