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Training: Western
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Your Horse's Head Position Matters
Few things
are as frustrating as trying to reason with a horse whose head is up in the air.
It's like trying to get a word in edgewise on "Crossfire." Nobody's
listening.
The problem
goes beyond aggravating to unsafe when your horse is acting goofy -- and not letting you
call the shots,... | read »
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Training: Western
from the pages of Trail Rider
6 Clinic-Going Tips
I own an 11-year-old
Arabian gelding that spooks easily and bolts on the trail. I'm
considering going to a horse-training clinic for help with this problem. What
type of clinic should I attend, and what should I expect to get out of
it?
Debra
Mathews Ocala, Florida
It sounds as... | read »
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Training: Western
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Pre-Cues for Training Performance with Josh Lyons
Has your horse ever
given you a response before you could ask him for it? Perhaps you are riding
along on the trail and you think about asking your horse to trot. Before you can
give your horse the cue, your horse begins to trot. When it happens, it feels like your horse
is reading your... | read »
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Training: Western
from the pages of Rodeo
There is No Substitute for Dedication
When the day comes that I don't feel like going out to rope, I'll stay in the
house. Until that time, I'm going to give it all I've got on every steer, even
in the practice pen. Intensity is like anything else. You need to recognize its
importance, and focus on it, whether you're competing or... | read »
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Training: Western
from the pages of Rodeo
Scoring Your Horse
Fundamentally, scoring is the most crucial part of the run. If you're rodeo
roping, you have to be within inches of the barrier, unless you have the perfect
steer that'll let you catch him fast enough and still win something. If you miss
the barrier on a steer that runs, you aren't going to... | read »
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Training: Western
from the pages of Trail Rider
Enhance the Bond
I've read
that bonding with your horse is important. I've also heard horsepeople say that
bonding has led to a better working relationship with their horses. What does
bonding actually mean? Is it really that important? If so, how do I go about
bonding with my horse?
Sue
Martin... | 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 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
Head-Tossing Help
Question: My 8-year-old mare tosses her head straight up in the air whenever
I apply pressure on the reins to ask her to stop. I don't think I'm pulling too
hard on the reins; she tosses her head even when I apply light pressure. What
can I do to correct it? -- Mark Wallis, Dayton, Ohio... | 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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