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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
from the pages of Perfect Horse

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
from the pages of Perfect Horse

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
from the pages of Perfect Horse

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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Training: Western
from the pages of Perfect Horse

Pick Up Those Feet!
Horses get lazy just like we do. Sometimes it's a little thing, such as they don't pick up their feet or they don't watch where they're going. While a sudden, noticeable difference might indicate a health problem that you should investigate with your vet, if your horse has just gotten lazy,... | read »

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Training: Western
from the pages of Rodeo

Training a Head Horse
Not everybody in the industry can afford to go buy a finished rope horse that's ready to go to the rodeos. Whether you're a young kid learning to rope or an older team roper living on a fixed income, you might not be able to go out and buy the best head horse or heel horse on the market. I don't... | read »

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Training: Western
from the pages of Rodeo

Training Yourself to React in the Roping Arena
Practice is the way we train ourselves to react when it comes time in the rodeo arena or team roping pen. What we do over and over using repetition time and time again is basically the response that we're going to call on come rodeo time. Our reactions are set by the repeated team roping patterns... | 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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