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April 1 - May 17
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Downunder Horsemanship Ranch
Farmington,
AR
Training Tips
Training Tips
May 5, 2020
Training Tip: End a Trail Ride on a Relaxed Note
One of the best things you can do for your horse is to let him walk the last hundred feet or so of a trail ride. That gives him the opportunity to relax and cool down so that he returns to the barn or trailer in a good frame of mind. You don’t want him […]
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Training Tips
April 28, 2020
Training Tip: Get Experience With as Many Horses as You Can
If you have a desire to be a great horseman, I encourage you to ride not only as many horses as you can, but a variety of horses. Otherwise, you run the risk of fooling yourself into thinking your horsemanship skills are well-rounded. No two horses have the same personality, move the same or react […]
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Training Tips
April 21, 2020
Training Tip: Add Variety to Your Training Sessions by Incorporating Objects Around the Barn
When it comes to training your horse, your imagination is your greatest tool. The more creative you can be in your lessons, the more interested your horse will be in his job. You’ve heard me say, “Consistency is your greatest ally and inconsistency is your greatest enemy.” And that’s absolutely true.
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Training Tips
April 14, 2020
Training Tip: Horses That Play With the Bit
It’s very normal in the beginning for a young horse to mouth and play with the bit when he’s first introduced to it. He’s just trying to figure out what the new piece of equipment is. When I put a bit in a horse’s mouth for the first time, I like to practice groundwork with […]
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Training Tips
April 7, 2020
Training Tip: Stop Your Horse From Rearing on the Trail
The key to understanding how to fix a horse that is lazy and rears on the trail is to first understand that the problem is just a symptom of a cause. The horse is rearing (or threatening to) because he has sticky feet. When he doesn’t want to do something, his way of getting out […]
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Training Tips
March 31, 2020
Training Tip: Correct A Horse That Rushes Out Of The Trailer Quickly
A horse that rushes out of the trailer is telling you he doesn’t really want to be in there. So change his perspective on things. Make sure you park the trailer on good footing so that the horse won’t slip and you can safely work with him. If he wants to rush out of the […]
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Training Tips
March 24, 2020
Training Tip: Conquer Fear By Focusing On Gaining Control
When a horse respects you as a leader and uses the thinking side of his brain rather than the reactive side, you can stop worrying about getting hurt or not being able to handle a dangerous situation. Horses are big animals, and it’s only natural to be scared of them. A lot of people come […]
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Training Tips
March 17, 2020
Training Tip: Practice Patience in Training Sessions
If you want your horse to wait for your cues and be patient, you have to practice teaching him to do so. Whatever you practice with your horse is what he gets good at. I literally include periods of waiting into my training sessions.
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Training Tips
March 10, 2020
Training Tip: Become a Better Rider by Riding as Many Horses as You Can
If you have a desire to be a great horseman, I encourage you to ride not only as many horses as you can, but a variety of horses. Otherwise, you run the risk of fooling yourself into thinking your horsemanship skills are well-rounded. No two horses have the same personality, move the same or react […]
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Training Tips
March 3, 2020
Training Tip: Don’t Be So Predictable
Predators are very predictable – they do the same thing every day. Think about yourself. What do you do every morning when you get up?
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