All Blog Posts Tagged 'common problems' (2)

What to do when problems crop up: Part 2

Under saddle, disobedience from the horse can be caused by a number of factors, not necessarily just unwillingness to work. Here are a few points to consider:



Reward

The reason why horses are easy to train is because if you do things consistently they will pick it up; they are creatures of habit.



I am a great believer in giving a horse a pat as a reward for good work. However which method you use to praise your horse is not important, it is the consistency of… Continue

Added by Tim Stockdale on May 29, 2009 at 10:42am — No Comments

What to do when problems crop up - Part 1

Cooperation under saddle begins with good ground manners. If despite your best efforts you are still having problems with your horse in the stable, don’t panic! Here are some things for you to consider:



General welfare



Before any type of training can be undertaken there are obvious areas that need to be paid attention to.



First and foremost, is the horse in good enough condition to do what you are asking him to do? Can he bend his head to the left and… Continue

Added by Tim Stockdale on May 22, 2009 at 10:29am — 1 Comment

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