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April 1 - May 17
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Downunder Horsemanship Ranch
Farmington,
AR
Downunder Horsemanship - General
Downunder Horsemanship - General Training Tips
November 8, 2022
Addressing Cross-Tying Problems
When it comes to horse-tying situations gone wrong, nothing is as scary as a horse reacting in cross-ties. Unlike other tying methods, if the horse pulls back in cross-ties, he doesn’t ever get a release of pressure, which often causes him to panic and get into a wreck. “As a general rule, I don’t like […]
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Training Tips
November 1, 2022
Training Tip: Canter With Confidence: Practice Posting to the Trot
When you’re first learning to ride your horse, it’s normal to be leery of cantering. Gain confidence and master the three-beat gait by setting yourself up for success. Tip #4: Practice posting to develop a good, independent seat.
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Training Tips
October 25, 2022
Training Tip: Help for a Horse That Won’t Stay in a Stall
Question: My 16-year-old Appaloosa/draft mare won’t stay in a stall. She jumped a 4-foot stall gate from a standstill. After she did, I worked her really hard and put her back in the stall and she reared straight up, pawing to get out.
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Downunder Horsemanship - General Training Tips
October 25, 2022
Are You Making Your Horse Spooky and Reactive?
Horses are naturally cautious of the world around them. As a prey animal, their flight or fight instinct – their ability to flee a perceived danger or stay and fight for their lives – has served them well. It can make working around your horse tricky unless you know how to successfully communicate with him […]
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Training Tips
October 18, 2022
Training Tip: Canter With Confidence: Practice With the Right Horse
When you’re learning to ride, it’s normal to be apprehensive about cantering your horse. Getting comfortable and confident riding your horse’s three-beat gait takes practice. You can master the canter by setting yourself up for success with these tips.
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Training Tips
October 11, 2022
Training Tip: First-Time Hobbling Struggles
Question: I recently put sideline hobbles on Tanzy, my 4-year-old mare. She freaked out. She ran backwards as best as she could, snatched her legs out from under herself, fell down, etc.
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Training Tips
October 4, 2022
Training Tip: Canter With Confidence: Sit in the Saddle Correctly
At some point, all equestrians experience the unsettling feeling of riding the canter. Getting comfortable and confident riding your horse’s three-beat gait takes practice. You can master the canter by setting yourself up for success..
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Training Tips
September 27, 2022
Training Tip: Horse Refuses to Go Over Obstacles but Isn’t Scared of Them
Question: My 7-year-old horse does not want to go over the bridge or through the water box in her western trail class. She is not scared. She just refuses to go over them.
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No Worries Club Training Tips
September 20, 2022
Training Tip: Canter With Confidence: Use Correctly Fitted Tack
If your confidence abandons you when it comes to cantering your horse, don’t fear! You’re not alone and your feelings are completely normal. I was leery of cantering when I first started riding horses, too.
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Training Tips
September 13, 2022
Training Tip: Overcoming a Horse’s Ingrained Bucking Habit
Question: I bought my horse Hank, a 4-year-old Quarter Horse, last fall, and he had a good start. I was told he could be a little cinchy and he had bucked before but he “was honest about it.” I found that he had some holes in his training—he was not soft enough, was a little […]
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