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Training: Western
from the pages of Trail Rider
Spook Control
I have an 11-year-old Quarter Horse gelding. I ride him on
trails that allow motorized vehicles. He just can't seem to stop spooking when
he hears and sees any kind of motorized vehicle, including a tractor. How do you
teach a horse not to spook at motorized vehicles?
David
Hunt Deming,... | read »
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Training: Western
from the pages of Trail Rider
3 Trail-Training Exercises
Clinton Anderson, the founder of Downunder Horsemanship , is one of
the best communicators in the business--and one of the most successful. His
RFD-TV show is wildly popular. His Walkabout Tour clinics are standing room
only. His name is a "horsehold" word. Originally from Australia, he now... | read »
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Training: Western
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Ultimate Trail Training
You dream of riding with friends through meadows, streams and forests under a
clear blue sky, but your horse gets bug-eyed at new surroundings and you are
really nervous about how he will handle "real life" outside the fence. If only
you could rehearse the scary stuff beforehand! John Lyons ... | read »
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Training: Western
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Training Yearlings
At first, you have this adorable little foal, with his little-wittle nose,
fuzzy-wuzzy coat and stubbly tail. You ooo and ahh over him, take tons of
pictures, and show him off to your friends when they stop for a cup of coffee
and a baby viewing. Mama feeds the foal, he's weaned, and then you... | read »
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Training: Western
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Prioritize Problems
Whether you're a weekend rider or a professional trainer, there is one thing
that we all have in common: There are days when our horses just aren't giving us
the performance we want. And when that happens, there usually isn't just one
thing going wrong--there are lots of things happening all... | read »
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Training: Western
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Hindquarter Movement with John Lyons
On the trail, in the arena, anywhere, in fact, it's easy to get stuck. You're trying to turn or stop--or simply to move--and you can't seem to get anything right. You pull on your horse's nose to turn him and your horse keeps walking in a straight line. You're trying to communicate to your horse,... | read »
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Training: Western
from the pages of Trail Rider
Creative Control-Clear Cues
Does your horse clearly understand what you
ask him to do? If your riding-communication skills could benefit from more
precision and Lynn Palm's philosophy, read on. You can communicate with your horse via
three natural aids: your seat, legs, and hands. Using them properly, and in the... | read »
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Training: Western
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Overcoming Fear on the Trail
Have you ever been on a trail ride with someone who was
riding a nervous horse? Maybe the horse was insecure and easily frightened.
Maybe he was unused to being away from his familiar home turf. Or maybe he'd
just never learned how to keep his emotions (and body) in check when... | read »
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Training: Western
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Rehabilitating an Anxious Horse
Any horse, at any stage of training, is going to benefit from
a confident rider, reassuring treatment, and lots of slow work. But sometimes
you buy a horse that already has problems, or you create problems yourself
before you learn to be a better rider.
Training and riding errors can create... | read »
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Training: Western
from the pages of Trail Rider
Stop Your Horses Pacing
Does your gaited horse prefer to pace/step
pace or trot, rather than perform his smooth gaits? First, note that he might be
having trouble because he's experiencing discomfort, which causes stiffness.
Such discomfort can arise from poor-fitting tack, teeth problems, and/or
improper... | read »
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