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Training: Western
from the pages of Perfect Horse

The Groundwork Waltz
Since riding is your goal, let's practice some groundwork steps that apply directly to your riding. You'll focus on moving one spot at a time in a specific direction, then you can observe how this action affects your horse's performance, or what your horse does as a result of moving that one... | read »

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Training: Western
from the pages of Perfect Horse

Pressure, Then Reward
A woman cut her bacon in half before she put it into a big frying pan. She was asked why she did it that way. Did the middles cook differently if the pieces were shorter? She shrugged. "That's how my mother did it." Her mother gave exactly the same response. "That's how my mother did it."... | read »

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Training: Western
from the pages of Perfect Horse

All Good Training Begins Here
The most important thing we may ever do with our horses is to take a fresh, unbiased look at them. Then, because our horses become our mirrors, we need to take another truly honest look at ourselves. We're told that horses are stupid or stubborn. We're told that they're hard to train.... | read »

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Training: Western
from the pages of Trail Rider

Mount Up!
If your horse walks off as you're trying to get on, chances are, you've taught him this frustrating behavior. If you've ever allowed your horse to start walking without a cue and as soon as your pockets hit the saddle, you've taught him that the cue to walk is you sitting on his back. As... | read »

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Training: Western
from the pages of Perfect Horse

Tie-To Choices for your Horse
Imagine your horse tied by his reins to the top fence board at your neighbor's farm. You rode over for a visit and are only planning to step into her house for a quick glass of tea. You figure your horse will be fine for the 10 minutes you're there. Suddenly, a gust of wind blows, and from... | read »

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Training: Western
from the pages of Trail Rider

Nip Biting in the Bud
Q: My 3-year-old Quarter Horse gelding has been started well on the ground and under saddle. But he nips at me at times and has actually bitten me on my arm twice. I do hand feed him treats, and he does get mouthy, looking for a treat when I'm leading him. What do you suggest to correct this... | read »

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Training: Western
from the pages of Perfect Horse

Beginning Ballet
It's one of the prettier movements we do with horses. you may have seen it in a dressage demonstration or on a video. Both horse and rider are looking straight ahead, but they are somehow floating effortlessly in a diagonal direction. Or perhaps you've seen pictures of this exercise from... | read »

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Training: Western
from the pages of Trail Rider

Ground-Tied and Respectful
Whether you're on your horse's back or dismounted to clear a path, check a hoof, grab lunch, or help a trail buddy, it's important that your horse knows he must follow your directions. If you ask him to stand still, he should stay put without continuous prompting. To accomplish this goal,... | read »

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Training: Western
from the pages of Perfect Horse

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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Training: Western
from the pages of Trail Rider

Emergency Stop
Being out of control on an animal that outweighs you by a thousand pounds isn't a good feeling, especially if it happens to be a horse that's spooking, bolting, trying to run off, or hurrying to catch up with other horses. If you find yourself in this situation, you need to be able to regain... | read »

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Bonding Exercises
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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