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Training: Western
Finding the Right New Owner
Just the thought of selling a well-loved horse is enough
to throw
most owners into an emotional tailspin. But when circumstances tell you that
selling the horse is the thing to do, the number one concern becomes finding the right
home. You want a new owner who will
not only take good... | read »
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Training: Western
Meet the Monsters
You are riding ol' marmot down a familiar road and notice
that the "For Sale" sign is gone from a nearby front pasture. You are wondering
what kind of horses the new folks have, when suddenly four huge, shaggy,
ungainly creatures come galumphing toward you in a bizarre sort of gallop. Your... | 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 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
Creative Control: Fast Trot
Back in the days of horse-dependent travel, the most commonly
used gait was the trot. Sure, the stagecoach might rumble into town at a gallop
to make an impression, and Pony Express riders rode at a good clip. But
generally, if there was a lot of ground to cover, it was done at a trot.... | read »
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Training: Western
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
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
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
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
Spur Training
Q: My 6-year-old Appaloosa gelding balks on
the trail and just plain won't pick up any speed when I ask him to. Sometimes,
he won't even move forward at a walk. A friend told me to use spurs to get my
gelding to move out. I've never used spurs before on any horse, and I don't want
to be... | 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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