Horse Training
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Barrel Horse Training Tips
Barrel horse training requires more patience than many other riding disciplines. Because the event is so specific, it can be easy to get bored or frustrated.
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How to Set Horse Training Goals
Horse training is not a cut-and-dried process; there is no magic system. However, by setting horse training goals, riders can meet specific objectives faster.
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Correct a High Head Set
Too often, riders perceive a high head set as a problem with the head and neck. The true culprit is the horse's back muscles, and the answer is not pulling at the reins.
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How to Reward a Horse
Many horse owners struggle with the question of how to reward a horse. There is myriad conflicting advice available, so how should a rider reward good behavior in horses?
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Horseback Riding Instructional Videos
Dozens of top horse trainers and clinicians have released horseback riding instructional videos, but is this the best method of learning to ride and train horses?
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Hiring a Jumping Horse Trainer
Many riders require the assistance of a jumping horse trainer, either for themselves or for their horses. Hiring the wrong horse trainer, however, can prove disastrous.
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How to Switch Disciplines in Horseback Riding
When a rider decides to switch disciplines, the transition can be confusing. However, there are ways to help the horse cope with a new equestrian sport.
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Jumping Grids on Horseback
Starting gridwork is an excellent way to improve communication between horse and rider. However, jumping grids is not as easy as it looks.
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Cool Down Tips for Horseback Riders
Cooling down a horse is just as important as warming him up. Horseback riders should think of the cool down as an integral part of the workout.
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Flatwork Exercises for Performance Horses
Flatwork exercises are just as important for performances horses as training for specific events. Riders should dedicate a few days a week to schooling on the flat.
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Why Horses Buck
Horses buck for many reasons, but it always signifies a problem. Riders must determine whether a bucking horse is misbehaving or trying to communicate something else.
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Benefits of Schooling on the Flat
Jumping is lots of fun, but flatwork is just as important for jumper riders. There are numerous benefits to schooling on the flat two or three days per week.
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How to Ground Drive a Horse
Ground driving is one of the most effective methods of training horses to steer. It creates a safe environment where there is no rider to interfere.
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How to Saddle Break a Horse
Breaking a horse to saddle is one of the most difficult parts of training. However, this is a crucial step before riders can actually mount.
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The Importance of Ground Manners
Ground manners are the foundation for the horse - human relationship. Therefore, it is important for horse owners to start training horses on the ground.
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Basic Foal Training Tips
Foal training is one of the most exciting experiences for anyone who loves horses. Working with newborn foals requires patience, consistency and tenacity.
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How to Mount a Young Horse
Mounting problems abound with green horses because youngsters do not yet know how to behave. Safety is the priority when mounting a young horse.
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Training the Older Horse
Whether it's bringing a horse back to work after a vacation or starting over in a new discipline, training the older horse is a challenging experience.
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How to Ride a Circle
One of the most common frustrations in horseback riding is turning a circle. Riders often have trouble riding even circles while keeping their horses bent correctly.
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Training the Timid Horse
Some horses are more timid and nervous than others. This lack of confidence can be a major impediment to training if horse trainers do not address it directly.
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Giving Verbal Commands to Horses
Verbal commands are often frowned upon in horse training, but using the voice can be a positive aid that horses understand.
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Best Age to Break a Horse
There is much debate in the equine industry about when to start a horse under saddle. So how does a trainer know the best age to break a horse?
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Principles of Natural Horsemanship
Natural horsemanship is as old as the hills, though it has only recently become popular. The principles are very simple and can be applied to any discipline.
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Build Trust Between Horse and Rider
A horse is not just a machine who takes you where you need to go. If you think of your horse as a partner, it will be easier to build trust.
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Dealing with an Aggressive Horse
As with all animals, some horses are more aggressive than others. Horse owners, however, should not tolerate this behavior.
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Contributing Articles in Horse Training
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Horse Training the McLean Way
Although horses today are used for many different disciplines, it should be possible to use one training system for all. The McLean method is looked at for this quality.
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Utilising a Nanny with the Young Equine
If orphaned or after weaning, the young horse shouldn't be left without an older equine friend. There are many benefits to having a 'nanny' for one or many youngsters.
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Using Training Equipment on Horses
A little knowledge is a dangerous thing, especially when training horses. The use of training equipment can be dangerous for both horse and rider.
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The Trouble With Natural Horsemanship
Natural Horsemanship (N/H) techniques are a tool for the horse trainer to use. Like any other tool, relative effectiveness depends on the skill of the user.
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Comparing Natural and Traditional Horsemanship
Traditional and Natural Horsemanship training techniques share a common goal - to teach the horse appropriate responses to humans, including being ridden.
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Learning the Basics of Great Horsemanship
Great horsemanship is all about relationship. No matter the breed of your horse, the basics of building a solid foundation are the same, from basic care to leadership.
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Horse Talk
The languages of Man and Horse differ widely, yet each needs to be able to clearly understand the other if the relationship between them is to work.
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Instinctive Equestrianism - Assessing
The relationship between horse and Man requires trust and respect and should emulate that of the horse in the herd, with Man clearly defined as the matriarch or leader.
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Educating the Young Horse
Important lessons for young horses plus tips on how to make weaning as stress free as possible.
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Early Handling
Helping your foal with those important first lessons in 'humanship'.
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Instinctive Equestrianism Techniques
Looking at the basic methods available before studying them in more depth.
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Instinctive Equestrianism - The Basics
Seeking to understanding in more depth how horses think and interact with others.
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Instinctive Equestrianism Introduction
There are so many differing training methods for horses around, how do you find the right one for you? Or, more accurately, for your horse? The answer is - You don't!
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The Dressage Training Scale
The dressage training scale is like a pyramid, with the most basic element 'rhythm' providing the foundation, and the ultimate element 'collection' at the pinnacle.
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Equine Affaire 2009 Clinician Bruce Davidson
At this year's Equine Affaire, Olympic gold medalist Bruce Davidson gives two clinics on bringing along young event prospects, and training for the upper levels.
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Equine Affaire 2009 Clinician Mark Rashid
At this fall's Equine Affaire, Mark Rashid was a featured clinician teaching about harmoniously working with and riding horses.
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The Essential Rules of Horse Training
Anyone can train a horse. True skill is only shown when a horse is trained well.
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Dressage's Lateral Exercises
The lateral movements are what make dressage such an exciting and demanding sport, but these three exercises are precursors to achieving lateral excellence.
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The Respectful Horse
Here are ten questions every horse trainer and owner should ask themselves to determine whether they are the dominant partner in the rider-horse relationship.
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Assessment of Horse Training Skills
A simple five-part test will give a score indicating how respectful a horse is of his trainer, and will point out holes in the horse's training.
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Mastering the Posting Trot
Posting the trot is a riding skill that is necessary for all riders but may take some time to master.
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How to Use a Riding Crop Correctly
Whips can be extremely useful tools when training a horse to listen to your leg aids.
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Encouraging Trust and Respect
A horse who comes up to you, eagerly putting his head in his halter, ready for anything - this is the horse most of us want.
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Speaking the Language of Horses
We must learn to speak the language of horses to become the leader of the herd. You and your horse become a herd of two.
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Exercises to Build Trust and Respect
Here are two lessons which will help build trust and respect, enhancing your relationship with your horse.
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