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Training: Western
from the pages of Trail Rider
Gaits Made Simple
"I know my horse has a
smooth saddle gait," a gal told me at one of my clinics. "When we're headed for
home or he's rushing to catch up with other horses, it suddenly feels like I'm
gliding along on ball bearings. But I don't know how to achieve that gait the
rest of the time. When I try... | read »
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Training: Western
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Leading Like a Pro
Ever had a horse go too fast while you're leading him? You hang on for dear
life, hoping that he won't pull away from you or mow you down before you get him
under control. The opposite problem--trying to drag your old slowpoke--can be just
as frustrating, though less life-threatening. If... | read »
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Training: Western
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Ponying
It's easy to see the potential benefits of riding one horse and leading
another. Also called "ponying," it may be the only way you can give your second
horse the exercise he needs. Or perhaps he's young or untrained, and ponying him
helps you build his confidence and teach him to cooperate... | read »
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Training: Western
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Handling Reins
We communicate with our horses primarily through the reins, and yet our
instructions to our horses are often too abrupt and hurried to get the results
we want. The best way to develop a softer, more responsive horse, according to
John Lyons , is to slow down our hands.
Rather than snatching... | read »
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Training: Western
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Is Stallion Ownership for You?
Stallions are animated, vital creatures that awe and intrigue us. And whether
we're new to horses or have years of experience, most of us understand that
stallion ownership is a step above and beyond mare or gelding ownership because
of the additional responsibilities caring for a stallion... | read »
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Training: Western
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Understand Your Horse's Language
In the last several years, a young horsewoman named Stacy Westfall of Mount
Gilead, Ohio, has captivated the horse world's attention. Stacy has won numerous
"freestyle" classes at National Reining Horse Association events by guiding her
horse bridleless through an intricate series of... | read »
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Training: Western
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Equine Education Options
Judy Dawley, a children's therapist, began riding at age 50 and later
realized her childhood dream of owning a horse.
She felt she owed it to her mare to learn more about horse care, and so she
signed up for classes at Rochester Community and Technical College in
Minnesota .
Chris... | read »
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Training: Western
from the pages of Trail Rider
Teach the Two-Track
Question : I've been trail riding for about a
year. My 9-year-old Paint Horse gelding does pretty well on the trail. Someone
told me that a maneuver called "two-tracking" comes in handy on the trail. What
is two-tracking, and does it really help? If so, how do I teach the maneuver to
my... | read »
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Training: Western
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Body Language Basics for Your Horse
We've all
admired someone whose horse was so in sync with her that it looked as if he was
reading her mind. In our ongoing series on developing perfect ground manners for your horse,
we'll show you how you can develop that kind of control of your horse, and
without even picking up a rein.... | read »
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Training: Western
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Overcoming the Grooming Grumpies
Some horses love to
be handled, and they'll stand quietly for everything from ear clipping to
washing their tails. But if your horse doesn't stand like a statue, don't worry.
We'll talk about what you can do to make grooming a better experience for both
of you and what cues you'll need to... | read »
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