Horse Training
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Prepping For Extreme Obstacles Using The Respect Series With Nakaia Day 1
Teaching your horse to work a gate smoothly is an essential skill for any rider, improving control, patience, and responsiveness. By guiding your horse through proper positioning, side-passing, and backing...
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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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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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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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Getting Better Control Of Your Horse's Shoulders
Mastering control of your horse's shoulders is key to improving balance, steering, and overall performance. This guide covers essential groundwork techniques and under-saddle exercises to help your horse respond to...
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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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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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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 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...