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Training: Western
from the pages of Rodeo
There is No Substitute for Dedication
When the day comes that I don't feel like going out to rope, I'll stay in the
house. Until that time, I'm going to give it all I've got on every steer, even
in the practice pen. Intensity is like anything else. You need to recognize its
importance, and focus on it, whether you're competing or... | read »
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Training: Western
Stand for Fly Spray
You'd think that horses would instinctively know when we're
trying to help them through training. Even though sometimes they do, when it comes to fly spray often they don't. Horse health care, however, is an important part of any horse owner's training, showing, and horsekeeping routine.... | read »
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Training: Western
from the pages of Trail Rider
Head-Tossing Help
Question: My 8-year-old mare tosses her head straight up in the air whenever
I apply pressure on the reins to ask her to stop. I don't think I'm pulling too
hard on the reins; she tosses her head even when I apply light pressure. What
can I do to correct it? -- Mark Wallis, Dayton, Ohio... | read »
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Training: Western
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: Western
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: Western
A Framework for Developing Rein Control
You've read plenty of articles on how to solve different
problems, and perhaps you've worked through various training exercises. But
what's missing in your mind is the framework -- the overall plan -- so that you
know how to fit all that training together. Well, here it is.
John uses this... | read »
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Training: Western
from the pages of Trail Rider
Flex for Control
Question: In the March/April
'05 issue ("Weanling Work"), you referred to lateral flexion. I'd like to know
more what you mean by lateral flexion, and why it's important in a trail horse.
Also, how do I teach it to my 17-year-old Arabian gelding? Will he be able to
flex as well -- or at all... | read »
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Training: Western
Sandy Croote: Minis are Horses too
They
may look small, but Miniature Horses have the same heart and desire as any
full-size model. They can stand proudly in a halter class, pull carts, perform
at liberty and even go over fences, only without a rider.
Sandy
Croote fell in love with a "mini" when a local farmer had one... | read »
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Training: Western
A Pre-Flight Check Out
You have
the opportunity to ride your cousin's horse, or your neighbor has a new horse
and wants you to try him. Or perhaps you're in the market for another horse and
have found one you'd like to take for a test ride. You don't have a lot of
experience riding different horses, so you find... | read »
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Training: Western
from the pages of Trail Rider
Improving the Walk
Years ago, my brother and I were walking up a finger ridge to a high plateau some 700 feet above a valley floor. On a similar parallel ridge 500 yards to our left, two horseback hunters urged their mounts toward the same high ground. Enviously watching from afar, we were certain these men, with... | 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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