Horse Training
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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...
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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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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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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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How to Get a Fluid Sidepass with Your Horse
Teaching your horse a fluid sidepass is an essential skill for improving their agility and responsiveness. Start by focusing on fluid movement and forward momentum before working on straightness and...
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Speed Control for Horses
Effective speed control is essential for a safe and enjoyable ride with your horse. This guide highlights techniques to manage your horse's pace by focusing on head control, clear communication,...