Horse Training
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Building A Respectful Bond With Your Horse
Building a respectful bond with your horse starts from the ground up. By using a clear, step-by-step training system—from preschool groundwork to under-saddle readiness—you can develop trust, control, and clear...
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Getting A Horse To Drop Its Head By Using Your Legs
Training a horse to stop confidently is essential for both safety and control. By using consistent cues, proper body positioning, and rewarding the right response, you can teach your horse...
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The Universal Language of Horses
The language of horses is universal, transcending boundaries and cultures. As a horse trainer, understanding and speaking "horse" is key to building trust and leadership. By guiding horses through discomfort...
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The Challenges of Training Sensitive Horses
Training sensitive horses can be a rewarding challenge that requires a unique approach. By leveraging their natural responsiveness and energy, we can turn potential difficulties into advantages. Establishing clear leadership...
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Dealing With Anxious Horses
When dealing with anxious horses, it's crucial to redirect their attention to you by being more energetic and engaging. Instead of toning yourself down, you need to be over the...
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Become A Confident Rider
To become a confident rider, start by ensuring your seat is secure and balanced, as confidence begins in your keister. Control the horse's head by flexing it left and right...
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Backing Out Of A Trailer Versus Walking Out
In this blog post, the author discusses the safest and most effective way to unload a horse from a trailer, advocating for backing out rather than stepping out forwards. They...
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Mastering Your Seat: A Guide to Confidence in Riding
This blog post is a comprehensive guide to mastering your seat in horse riding, emphasizing that confidence begins with proper posture. It explains how a solid seat foundation is crucial...
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Dragging A Barrel While Riding
In today's blog post, we explore teaching a young colt named Benjamin to navigate obstacles and face his fears. We focus on the importance of choosing the right equipment and...
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Training Your Horse At A New Facility
In today's blog, Michael Gascon, the Horse Guru, addresses the common challenge of training a horse at a new facility. Using Whit, a spooky Rocky Mountain gelding, Michael demonstrates techniques...
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Creating High Expectations For Your Horse's Behavior
In today's blog post, we explored the critical role of high expectations in achieving consistency in horsemanship. By maintaining high standards in groundwork, riders build a strong foundation of trust...
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Intro To Using Spurs
In his blog post, Michael Gascon, known as The Horse Guru, discusses the responsible and effective use of spurs in horsemanship. He emphasizes that spurs should never be used to...
