Horse Training
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Keeping The Spin
Mastering the spin with your horse is all about building efficiency and independence. By focusing on smooth trot circles, consistent cues, and proper positioning, you can teach your horse to...
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Taking Your Halter Off Under Your Bridle: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to safely remove your halter without taking off the bridle in this step-by-step guide. This technique is essential for maintaining control of your horse in high-stakes or everyday...
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Mastering the Art of Asking for Gait: A Step-by-Step Guide
Teaching your horse to gait starts with building a solid foundation of calmness, confidence, and responsiveness. By focusing on relaxation and obedience first, you create a horse that's ready to...
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Mastering Ground Tying: A Step-by-Step Guide
Ground tying is a valuable skill that teaches your horse to stay calmly in one spot without physical restraint. By combining desensitization, relaxation techniques, and consistent practice, you can build...
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Rollbacks on Long Lines: A Vital Horse Training Technique
Rollbacks on long lines are an essential horse training technique for improving control, responsiveness, and safety. By using long reins to guide a horse's movement, trainers can address problem behaviors...
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Finding Your Seat: Achieving Stabilization in the Saddle
Achieving balance and confidence in the saddle starts with stabilizing your lower leg. By keeping your heels down, aligning your shoulders behind your hips, and applying light pressure in your...
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MG Halter (Tying The Knot)
The MG Halter is a natural horsemanship rope halter designed for effective communication, safety, and ease of use. With a simple knot-tying method, it ensures secure placement while allowing for...
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Clipping Your Horse For The First Time
Clipping your horse for the first time can be a smooth and rewarding experience with the right approach. By introducing the clippers gradually, maintaining a calm demeanor, and creating a...
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How To Slow Down In An Open Field
Learning to control your horse in an open field doesn’t have to be intimidating. The key is redirecting their energy through gentle flexion and disengaging their hindquarters, rather than pulling...
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Neck Reining Part 1
Ready to take your horse training to the next level? In this post, we dive into the basics of neck reining, using my colt, Mr. Rocket, as an example to...
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Intro To The Respect Series
Success with your horse starts with respect and attention, and that’s exactly what the Respect Series is designed to establish. This foundational approach ensures your horse sees you as a...
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How Young Is Too Young to Start Training Your Horse?
Starting your horse's training early can set the stage for a lifetime of trust and cooperation. By gently handling and desensitizing foals from their first days, you help them become...