Horse Training
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Cantering Gaited Horses
Many believe that cantering a gaited horse will ruin its smooth gait, but with the right approach, it can actually improve balance and responsiveness. The key is teaching the horse...
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How To Adjust A Curb Chain
Adjusting a curb chain properly is essential for optimizing your horse’s comfort and responsiveness. For gaited and dressage horses, a snug curb chain maintains steady contact, encouraging engagement with the...
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Touching Ears For The First Time
Many horses have sensitive ears due to past experiences or lack of handling, but with patience and the right approach, you can help them become more comfortable. Using a hitching...
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Western Pleasure On A Gaited Horse
Training a gaited horse for Western pleasure requires mastering smooth transitions between gait, flat walk, and canter while ensuring one-handed control. Unlike traditional gaited classes, Western pleasure demands a dual-purpose...
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Collection In Motion
Collection in motion is the key to improving your horse’s balance, responsiveness, and athleticism across any riding discipline. By engaging the hindquarters, maintaining a steady rein, and using proper leg...
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Desensitizing A Sensitive Horse
Desensitizing a sensitive horse requires a consistent, confident approach. In this post, we explore techniques for handling a flighty, reactive horse by using various tools like flags, bags, and obstacles....
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MG Halter (Attaching The Lead)
Learn how to properly attach a lead rope to your MG Halter for maximum safety and durability. Avoid common mistakes like using metal clips, which can weaken your rope and...
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Stop Pawing In The Stall
Horses naturally crave movement, and when confined to a stall, they may develop restless behaviors like pawing. One effective way to curb this habit is through patience training with regular...
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Towards The Void - Away From Pressure
Training a horse using the Towards the Void – Away from Pressure method helps develop responsiveness, balance, and confidence. By guiding the horse to move into open space rather than...
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Flexing In Motion
Flexing in motion is the key to ultimate horse control, ensuring your horse stays soft, responsive, and safe at any speed. Many riders focus on flexing at a standstill, but...
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Kindergarten - Respect
Establishing respect is the foundation of successful horse training, and it all starts with "Kindergarten." Before teaching a horse anything, they must recognize their handler as the leader by respecting...
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Speed Transitions On Your Gaited Horse
Mastering speed transitions is essential for achieving smooth, crisp gaits with your gaited horse, whether you're preparing for a show or improving performance on the trail. By establishing a solid...