It took me one week of trying. At start I have been using a carrot but now I use it only when I want her to stay in that position longer. But it's good to give her a carrot from time to time. Kneeling is a very good start to teach horse to roll over. But mostly it takes more time. About lateral movements...at start I was using a whip. But it's hard to explain it. I have one video where was this in start. I will upload it and you can watch it.

That video is already uploaded - it's named "lateral movements". I teach horses every movement what I can do under saddle - lateral movements, step back, halt, jump at liberty, walk pirouette, transitions, turn on the forehand, shoulder in, quarters in, exteded trot, neck bending, jumping over fences, spanish paces, etc... It's easier for horse (and for you) when you sit on him when he has already knows it. Very important are voice commands because you can use it also when you are on horse's back. I think that with that 5yo horse will not be problem. I think this is the right time to break the horse. It's the same work and it's much better than younger spoiled horse. 5yo horse is already well balanced. So good luck with him =)

oh, thanks :-) This horse on this video was a very problematic horse. This is not my horse. Her owner has two children so she hasn't got time for her. She asked me to work with her. She was 2,5 yo when I saw her at first and it was when there was about 10 people which tried to load her into trailer. It finished unsuccesfully. Two days I did with her basics from the ground with hope not to kill me (and she was trying). It took me one week to get her closeness to trailer and one more week to load her. But it was succesfully. But there are still problems with her. She is very dominant. I had not time to work with her like on this video because I had only 9 months to prepare her to test of 3 yo mares. So I only lunged her and she had mostly pulled me away or reared. So when she was rearing we must rolled her down. Then I could't put her saddle pad because it was very "dangerous". After all we did thet test but I said that I'm never break the horse without ground work. So during this winter when we couldn't ride I have started with ground work and this video shows our work during 4 months! Now she rears only on command :-) This horse taught me that ground work is very important and because she is so energic this movements looks so effectively. Now she trusts me and I her and everything is more easier. I do this with her 3 times a week. It's not true Parelli program. I just saw some videos on YouTube and did it. It's something from anyone. Not a specific way. About your horse...how large is your paddock? And how many horses is there? When your horse run away from you start to drive him. You must to exert pressure on him to make him to be aware of you. Do you know the method Join up? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Dx91mH2voo . This you can practise in paddock and maybe it will help.

Yeah, I think the round pen will be the best. At least for start. Good luck =)

Hey Amanda! Nice to see you at Greenhawk yesterday. I'm very happy with my portrait of Shakespeare. Debbie did a terrific job. :-)

Information on the next D&D is on this site ... just check out events for June 13. Bear is not at RCRA. Have a great day and have fun with your art!!!

Hello Amanda. Yes, I agree with this. I'm doing it too.

Yes, I am. From Tuesday.

Yeah, they are at home. Rebela is school horse and Veracruz is with her owner - she is in foal :-) Toronto is quie far for me but I would like to meet you so we will see. You wrote to Queenswood? They told me :-)

Hi Amanda,

My name is Kelly and I am new to Barnmice. As I was looking at some of the group discussions, I stumbled upon your comment on Baroque Horses in which you mentioned that you rode with Frank Grelo. He will be giving a clinique at the stables I currently ride at the end of the month. I am new to Dressage and I am still very "green". I was wondering if you thought that it would be worth it for me to take part in the clinic even though I am terribly new to Dressage? I mean in the sense that I don't have much experience and I wouldn't want to seem like I was wasting his time. I also don't want to miss such a great opportunity.
Thank you very much for your advice.

Hi Amanda,

Thank you. Your positive feedback has encouraged me to take part in the clinic.

The clinic will take place on the 26,27 and 28th of June. The stable is located 20 min outside of Montreal and an hour and half from Ottawa. Below is the ad that is posted on equinemarket.

2482 CH. ST.LOUIS, ST.LAZARE, Quebec
COST: 150.00 PRIVATE LESSON AUDITOR: 45.00 1 DAY 75.00 3 DAYS ACCOMADATIONS AVAILABLE ON SITE: 65.00 PER NIGHT LUSITANOS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE LESSONS
514-949-7630
INFO@LUSITANIASTABLES.COM
http://WWW.LUSITANIASTABLES.COM

Maybe I will see you there?

Thanks again.

Kelly

Hi Kelly,
I am so glad you decided to attend the clinic. I , unfortunately won't be able to go. I have to work and teach. I live in Stouffville (north of Toronto) and it would be a little too far afield for the moment. :( ..You must let me know how it goes,what you learn etc .It would be great to have someone videotape you (if it'a allowed) , take photos and take notes. Keep a "Clinic Journal"..use a lined paper book. I am sure you will go to many more. Ask the clinician if they are able to make a few notes about things for you to work on at home etc. They are usually happy to. You will have sooo nuch fun!!!! Cheers Amanda

Hi Amanda,

That's a great idea!!! I will definitely get it taped and I will be able to get a clearer picture of what I need to improve on and how his sugestions help. With the notebook I will also be able to get a clearer idea of my progress. I will let you know how it goes.

The big boy in the picture is a Friesian. I don't know exactly how tall he is but he's huge!! Unfortunately, he's not mine. I ride him for my lessons and will certainly ride him for the clinic. I will be posting more pictures soon.

Thank you again and have a great day!

Kelly

HI Amanda

I see you are into Standardbreds. I am a guardian for Standarbred horses out in Halton. I think they are great horses. I really like their temperament.

Mary-Joe

Hi Amanda,
how are you? How it's going with that 5yo horse? I'm still at Queenswood and hope my English is a little better. Here is a lot of work in stable and not so much riding. But I think it needs a time. I'm a little disappointed that they are not doing any groundwork with horses except lunging. But I think it's normal in stables like this is.
So have a good day.

I'm not studying for any certificate, just working and sometimes riding. But there is a lot of nice people. Last week I was with Simone in Blainville for five days. There was large competition and she was very good. I'm looking forward for my future foal which is now 92 days old and will born around 27th February 2010 so maybe I will go back to home in February to be with my foal for all the time.

Yeah, I'm very excited! I think it will be easier for me to train this foal because of the horses I trained before. I'm going to ask Simone if I can try groundwork with one of her school horse. But I think I will not be successfull. But I want to try it. The foal will be from mare Veracruz which I rode....that dark bay mare with which I do groundwork and stallion Werbespot http://www.sportpferde-schmidt.de/en/index.php?seite=hengste&sub=werbespot .

Hi Amanda

Thank you!!! I'm really glad that yesterday I participated in the clinic with Frank Grelo. It was only because you encouraged to do so that I did. He is such a great man! I was quite nervous but he made me laugh and smile the whole time. He wanted to know what I wanted to work on and I told him I wanted to work on my aids to better direct the horse. Which we worked on for a bit and then he decided I should canter to get a better seat/position I think..I'm not really sure why but we did. I have cantered twice since I've come back to riding...I was very scared as couple of weeks ago my Friesian friend stumbled and I landed on his neck. I have been shaken ever since. Anyways, Mr. Grelo made a rein with the lunge line and he was controlling my large friend from the ground. He does not like to canter on the left and bucked a bit which made me even more scared. So now we were working on my fear which I didn't realise was so GREAT until I had no control and was cantering in a circle. Mr. Grelo kept making jokes and finally I loosened up. He is such an excellent trainer because I think he keeps everything very light and yet he can pinpoint exactly what the problem is and deals with it immediately. His intuition is amazing. He told me that he could tell that I really wanted to but my fear was keeping me from it. I would really love to be able to work with him again but he is so far away. Hopefully he'll have another clinic close by or not that close by and I will definitely participate again.

Thank you once again for your words of encouragement.

Kelly

Hi Amanda,
I just want to tell you that I asked for that groundworking and I CAN DO IT! I am sooooo happy. Today was first day of trying and I think it was good. I do it with one of our school pony - his name is Cinnabun (Cinny) and I think it will be really funny to work with him. :-)

Hey Amanda. What a nice thing to recall. I appreciate the comment. Be well, Barney

Happy Birthday, Amanda! Hope things are good with you and that you have a great long weekend! Cheerz! Dorothy :-)

yes, once i figure it all out it will be good:)

Thanks for your note!

she is maturing so fast - looks more like a horse than a foal every day!! She still enjoys the baby tendencies, like roaring round the fence line in the deep snow at 100mph!!!! At least it burns excess energy!

Hi Amanda!
Welcome to the Toronto CADORA group on Barnmice!

Beautiful horse!