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Downunder Horsemanship - General Training Tips
August 30, 2022

Training Guide: Attitude Adjustment for Cranky Horses

Horses that misbehave in group situations are a hazard to themselves and others. More than likely, you’ve been on a trail ride with a pinny-eared horse that snakes his head around to bite others or tries to lash out with his hind legs. One ill-mannered horse can disrupt an otherwise enjoyable ride and create a […]

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Training Tips
August 23, 2022

Training Tip: Tack Your Horse Up Without Moving Your Feet Challenge

Whoever moves first loses. That’s the number-one rule in horsemanship. Whichever horse in a herd can make all the other horses move their feet is in control.

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Training Tips
August 16, 2022

Training Tip: Advice for Dealing With a Runaway Horse

Question: My horse bolts. Anything could set him off. A bird flew out of the tree, the neighbor’s donkeys ran down the hill, or another horse in the group kicked a log. The Method reduced his bolting by 80 percent, but I still have the issue when we come upon anything that’s new or happens […]

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Training Tips
August 9, 2022

Training Tip: Why You Should Practice the Cowboy Curtain Obstacle With Your Horse

When thinking of obstacles to introduce to your horse so that he’s prepared to negotiate them when you’re on the trail, you’ve probably covered the obvious ones: water, bridges, hills and gullies. Most of us forget to think of passing through overhanging leaves or vines and riding through thick brush. However, if you don’t take […]

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Downunder Horsemanship - General Training Tips
August 9, 2022

Help for Cinchy and Cold-Backed Horses

A “cinchy” or “cold-backed” horse has a tendency to overreact and possibly buck when pressure is applied around his belly or flank area. It’s normal for a horse to feel reactive whenever this area is squeezed tightly. Horses hate tight, narrow spaces or feeling claustrophobic, so when you wrap a rope or girth around a […]

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Training Tips
August 2, 2022

Training Tip: The Reason Behind Laying Horses Down

Question: How important is laying down a horse? I know a lot of trainers do it and I was wondering why it isn’t a part of your Fundamentals. I love your method and use it, but I just wanted to understand the purpose of laying down. – shyan.rae Answer: Laying a horse down is very […]

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Training Tips
July 26, 2022

Training Tip: A Good Foundation is Everything

You often don’t appreciate a good foundation until you don’t have it. Think about it. If you’ve got a well-built house, you don’t give its foundation a second thought.

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Training Tips
July 19, 2022

Training Tip: Fixing a Horseback Riding Issue Without Mecate Reins

Question: Frosty is a 9-year-old sensitive Quarter Horse that I have begun with the Fundamentals and ride English. What do I do when I come off on a trail ride? I can’t take off his bridle and put on his rope halter and line. Do I dust off and move his feet under saddle or […]

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Downunder Horsemanship - General No Worries Club Training Tips
July 19, 2022

Tips for Safely Weaning Foals

While weaning can be stressful for young horses and their dams, if you take time to prepare the foal and mare, you can ensure that the experience goes as smoothly as possible. “When I was breeding mares and raising foals, we always worked with the foals on a daily basis, teaching them the Fundamentals level […]

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Training Tips
July 12, 2022

Training Tip: Practice Hauling Your Horse Away From Home

When you start hauling your horse away from home, you’ll likely notice that he’s more reactive and doesn’t ride as well at the new locations. This is especially true of young and inexperienced horses and is completely normal. As prey animals, horses are aware of their environments and notice every little change. So when you […]

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