2024 Clinician Academy
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April 1 - May 17
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Downunder Horsemanship Ranch
Farmington,
AR
Training Tips
Training Tips
July 24, 2012
Training Tip of the Week: Don’t let your foal get pushy.
Letting foals get pushy and dominant is the biggest mistake I see people make with young horses. Someone will raise a foal in their backyard and treat him like a big dog. That’s all well and good when the foal is little. When he rears up, nibbles your clothes, kicks out or squeals and […]
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Training Tips
June 19, 2012
Training Tip of the Week: Correct a horse that stumbles
It’s normal for a horse to trip or stumble every once in awhile. Just like us, sometimes they take a misstep, especially if the ground is rough or uneven. But if stumbling in the arena or on the trail is becoming a regular occurrence, your horse is in need of help. First, rule out […]
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Training Tips
May 29, 2012
Training Tip of the Week: Sidepass for overall body control
Make the most of your horse’s natural athletic ability by teaching him to sidepass. Moving your horse sideways off of your leg helps to free up his ribcage, shoulders and hindquarters. It teaches him to move his feet in a rhythmic, even way, without using his hindquarters for forward impulsion, and it helps him […]
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Training Tips
May 8, 2012
Training Tip of the Week: Avoid losing your temper when desensitizing your horse
Training isn’t about emotions or feelings, it’s all business. It’s about how much the horse tries. Resistance is normal, especially when you’re introducing a new object to your horse.
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Training Tips
May 1, 2012
Training Tip of the Week: Mouthy Horse Tip – Prevention is better than cure
The best way to handle a horse that gets mouthy is to never let the problem develop in the first place. Horses that get mouthy are often bored and looking for attention. The more you work with your horse, moving his feet forwards, backwards, left and right, the more he’ll use the thinking side of […]
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