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Training Tips
December 20, 2022

Training Tip: Build Your Horse’s Foundation at Home

When you change environments with your horse, meaning you take him to a new arena, haul him to a horse show or take him to a trail—anywhere you don’t normally ride him—you change horses. While your horse may be calm, quiet and obedient in your normal riding environment, when you take him away from home, […]

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Training Tips
December 13, 2022

Training Tip: Practice Builds Confidence at the Canter

If your confidence abandons you when it comes to cantering, 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
December 6, 2022

Training Tip: Can You Teach an Older Horse to Neck Rein?

Question: I have a 13-year-old gelding that I am wondering about teaching to neck rein. He has been direct reined all his life. Do you think it is too late to teach him?

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Training Tips
November 29, 2022

Training Tip: Canter With Confidence: Get Experienced Help

It takes consistent practice to get comfortable riding your horse and gain confidence in the saddle. However, it’s important you’re paired with the right horse, meaning the horse is well-trained and wants to help you learn. This tip in our cantering with confidence series is all about not being afraid to ask for help if […]

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Training Tips
November 22, 2022

Training Tip: Horse is Losing Forward Motion When Doing Bending Transitions

Question: I’ve finished the Fundamentals and am working on the Intermediate level with my horse. When doing Bending Transitions, when I sit back in the saddle at any gait, she stops immediately. How do I get her to keep the forward movement during the transition without confusing her or teaching her not to stop off […]

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Training Tips
November 15, 2022

Training Tip: Canter With Confidence: Practice One Rein Stops

If your confidence slips when it comes to cantering your horse, you’re not alone! Most equestrian, including myself, are nervous to canter their horse when first learning to ride. Getting comfortable and confident riding your horse’s three-beat gait just takes practice.

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Training Tips
November 8, 2022

Training Tip: Head-Shy Rescue Horse

Question: I am quarantining a 10-year-old Arabian gelding I picked up for a rescue out of a kill pen. He is very afraid of having his head touched. He was afraid at the lot and they ran him into a chute to catch and halter him. He will lead if I am quiet, and he […]

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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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