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Training: Western
Change Your Horse's Attitude
Sometimes horses just have a bad day, but other times horses get like
we do when we need a vacation. When your horse sours on his job, how can you
change your horse's attitude?
Josh Lyons changes his horse's attitude by
applying two earlier lessons. He uses the principles of
correcting... | read »
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Training: Western
Does Your Horse Have Cow Sense?
Think of a horse and rider herding cattle across the plains, and your mind
immediately conjures up the American cowboy. Certainly, other regions with open
space -- South America, Australia -- have used horses extensively to move cattle,
but that image is intertwined with U.S. history.
Those... | read »
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Training: Western
Master the "Slow Down" Cue
When most people think of stopping or slowing their horse, they think in
terms of "putting on the brakes." The problem is that applying a mechanical
solution to a thinking, breathing animal usually doesn't work. So what are your
options if your horse doesn't whoa when you want him to?... | read »
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Training: Western
How to Motivate Your Horse
Unless you're independently wealthy, you probably have a day job. How well you do that job depends directly on how much you enjoy it. It's the same with your horse. If you can get him to want to do the job you ask of him, then he'll do it better. Josh Lyons builds that "want to" attitude in his... | read »
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Training: Western
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 he's acting goofy -- and not letting you
call the shots, either.... | 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
Ride Out of the Box
Ever notice toddlers
on Christmas morning? Cardboard boxes often provide them with more entertainment
than the gifts that came inside. Maybe you remember playing with cardboard
yourself, building a fort or trying to see if you can walk with a box on each
foot. Tap into that same... | read »
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Training: Western
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 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 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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| 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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