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Training: Western
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Dances with Horses
You're loping a circle with your mare. the circle size is good,
but you begin to feel a distinct tilt, kind of like an airplane banking into a
turn. As that awful feeling grows in your stomach, your mare speeds up and
scrambles for balance. How can you help her?
Or perhaps you're finishing... | read »
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Training: Western
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Training the Teachers
If you're looking for a riding instructor, what qualifications
would you expect from that person? Well, probably most important, you'd want
to be safe. You'd also want to work with someone who has lots of horsemanship
knowledge and experience. You'd choose an instructor with proven teaching... | read »
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Training: Western
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Stop the Runaway the Right Way
Dooziebelle knew perfectly well which of the two of them was in
control, and it sure wasn't Janie. It wasn't that Janie was weak or
inexperienced. Doozie was just a whole lot stronger and knew a whole lot more.
When the little mare decided it was time to head home--fast--Janie's cues... | read »
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Training: Western
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Navigating the Crowds
Let's say that you find yourself at a busy training facility, in
a crowded show arena, or at a standing-room-only clinic that only has one riding
ring. Because of the high activity level, you find yourself riding in a busy,
crowded arena with many people working on different projects who all... | read »
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Training: Western
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Teaching the Trainers
On his way to help a client on a rainy late winter day in
maryland, bob ciri notes that he's happier than he's ever been. A couple of
years ago, he traded in his business suit for jeans, boots, and horses. And then
he gained skills and confidence through the John and Josh Lyons Trainer... | read »
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Training: Western
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Sacking Out the Problem Horse
Your new horse seems a real charmer--until your saddle blanket
slips off and he throws a classic tizzy fit. Or maybe a neighbor has put up a
flagpole and your otherwise fine trail horse doesn't respond in a patriotic
manner on windy days. Or maybe he strongly objects to swinging ropes,... | read »
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Training: Western
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Best Buddies
You may be heading out for a trail ride, off to a horse show, or
up to the front arena for a training ride. However, if you have a buddy-sour
horse in your pasture, you know what a disaster this separation process
frequently becomes. You know the drill: You have to trick your way out of the... | read »
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Training: Western
from the pages of Trail Rider
Riding in Groups
While it's usually safer to ride with someone than it is to ride
alone, you should take several things into consideration when planning your
group ride. All it takes is one bad experience to realize that not everyone with
a horse makes a good trail-riding buddy.
"Safety is always the most... | read »
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Training: Western
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Bullet Points
Have you ever been out enjoying a peaceful morning trail ride
only to have the pristine quiet shattered by the sharp crack of gunfire? At the
very least, your horse probably jumped a foot off the ground in fright. Or, even
worse, he may have bolted headlong down the trail in a panic.
Anyone... | read »
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Training: Western
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Integrating a New Horse into the Herd
Summer is always a time of travel
and movement--and with it, horses seem to follow. If you're planning on adding a
horse to your herd, follow these tips to make sure the transition goes easily
and no one gets hurt.
Remember that horses are herd
animals, so a single horse will probably... | read »
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