Horse Training
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Western Saddle Fit
Proper saddle fit is crucial for both rider and horse, ensuring comfort and performance during rides. In this blog post, we demonstrate how to fit a western saddle correctly using...
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Turning Your Horse Outside For The First Time
Turning your horse outside for the first time can be a natural and beneficial experience, but it’s important to understand the dynamics at play. Horses will establish a pecking order,...
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Turn And Burn Exercise For Spins/Spinning
The Turn and Burn exercise is a key drill for improving your horse's spins, focusing on pivoting on the correct foot for smoother, more controlled movements. This technique helps the...
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Getting Your Horse's Attention With Belle Day 2
In this second day of training with Belle, we focus on refining communication and building trust through groundwork. By using soft pressure and clear signals, we guide her to move...
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Do's And Don't of 5th Grade - Flexing
Flexing in motion is a crucial skill for developing softness, responsiveness, and control in your horse. Instead of attempting to flex both sides at once, it's best to start by...
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30 Minute Colt Starting
Starting a colt doesn’t have to be a lengthy or overwhelming process. In just 30 minutes, you can lay a solid foundation by focusing on calm groundwork, clear communication, and...
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Benefits Of Roping On Your Gaited Horse
Roping with your gaited horse offers incredible benefits, from improving responsiveness to enhancing their confidence around cattle. This training helps your horse multitask, develop better stopping power, and refine one-handed...
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Negative Horse Interaction On The Trail
Negative horse behaviors on the trail, such as biting, kicking, or being buddy sour, are not the real problem—they're symptoms of a deeper issue: lack of respect and attention. Instead...
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Girth Sizing Tricks
Struggling with girth sizing when saddling your horse? Instead of buying a new girth, try this simple adjustment trick—remove the leather keeper and use a diagonal strap positioning to achieve...
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Bridling
Bridling a horse is a fundamental skill, but many traditional methods put riders at risk. Instead of reaching over the horse’s head, a safer approach keeps you out of harm’s...
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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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4th Grade - Mounting
Mounting a horse safely is a crucial skill that every rider must master. Using a confident, two-step approach ensures your horse stays calm and prevents accidents. Proper rein contact, bold...