Horse Training
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Approaching an Obstacle: A Guide to Confident Riding
Approaching obstacles with confidence starts with understanding your horse’s natural reactions and using clear, consistent cues. Instead of pulling back on the reins, sit deep in the saddle, release pressure,...
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High Expectations for Your Horse’s Behavior
Setting high expectations for your horse’s behavior ensures consistency and reliability, no matter where you ride. By reinforcing respectful groundwork, you create a foundation that eliminates excuses and keeps your...
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How to Tie the Bowline Knot: A Step-by-Step Guide for Horse Owners
The bowline knot is an essential skill for horse owners, offering a secure yet easily untied solution for tying horses safely. Unlike other knots, it won’t tighten under pressure, preventing...
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Mastering Rollbacks: A Key Tool for Problem Horses
Rollbacks are an essential tool for improving control, addressing problem behaviors, and building a stronger connection with your horse. By disrupting negative patterns like bucking, rearing, or bolting, rollbacks shift...
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Advanced 1st Grade: Mastering Square Dancing with Your Horse
Square Dancing is an advanced groundwork exercise that transforms your horse into a responsive and attentive partner. By guiding their movements with subtle cues, you establish control over their head,...
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Importance Of Proper Equipment
Proper equipment is essential for safe and effective horse training. A rope halter, with its unique design and precise control, helps foster respect and simplifies communication with your horse. Whether...
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Intro To Driving Part 2
Learn how to transition your saddle horse into a confident and calm cart horse in Part 2 of our "Intro to Driving" series! This guide covers key steps like introducing...
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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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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...