All Blog Posts Tagged 'quick tips' (52)

"Fear vs Confidence"

"I have been raising a family for the last 20 years and I need help with my confidence. I was a fearless rider when I was younger, but now I am nervous. Last year I got hurt and I am not sure if I want to just hop on, now. My horse is very… Continue

Added by Randy Byers Horsemanship on May 21, 2010 at 12:00am — No Comments

W.D.T.H. "Western Dressage Training Hierarchy"

The best riders and trainers in the world will tell you that good training is that which is built block by block onto a strong, solid base. That base is comprised of the following six elements in that particular order:

1) Impulsion/Forward

2) Contact/Acceptance

3) Collection/Self-Carriage

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Added by Randy Byers Horsemanship on May 21, 2010 at 12:00am — No Comments

Free dressage diagrams to help you memorize you tests... and more.

Hi everyone... a lot of you have been asking me about how i begin to diagram a pattern or how i start to memorize a test.

I start with blank arena diagrams... I find them useful for a number of things. You can download them from my site. http://www.ruthhoganpoulsen.com/downloads.html

1. Memorizing regulation… Continue

Added by Ruth Hogan Poulsen on May 10, 2010 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Everybody Relax

7 Steps to a Better Ride

STEP 2 – EVERYBODY RELAX

By Deborah Hopkins…

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Added by Deborah Hopkins on May 10, 2010 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Training Tip of the Week: Learn the One Rein Stop for greater confidence in the saddle.

The One Rein Stop is the first thing I teach every single rider in my clinics as soon as they get on the horse’s back. Why? Because once they realize that they can stop their horses anytime, anywhere, whenever they want, you wouldn’t believe the amount of…

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Added by Clinton Anderson on May 6, 2010 at 4:00pm — 3 Comments

Natural Horsemanship Solutions: My horse tries to leave the ring!

How do you work with a horse that is trying to leave the ring?

First things first, why is the horse trying to leave the ring?

It sounds like you would benefit from bringing a coach/natural horsemanship expert to observe you and your horse to help diagnose the problem and fix it accordingly. Below are some tips and things to think about in the mean… Continue

Added by Lindsey Forkun on May 6, 2010 at 3:00pm — No Comments

You Can't Dance Without Rhythm

7 Steps to a Better Ride

Step One - You Can't Dance Without Rhythm

By Deborah Hopkins…

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Added by Deborah Hopkins on May 5, 2010 at 7:30pm — 1 Comment

Training Tip of the Week: Get control of the five body parts.

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Added by Clinton Anderson on April 30, 2010 at 11:00am — No Comments

Having fun keeping your young horses focused?!!!

Less distractions are better if you can help. If your horse is not listening on the ground first, you may have a problem once you get on. If you are not in the saddle yet, work with your horse on a shorter lead, keep the horse closer to you and try to keep their head towards you or looking where they are going.

Keep sessions short. When asking for something new, and you succeed, make sure you repeat it again before stopping.

Start your next sesssion with what they…

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Added by Laurie Aditajs on April 23, 2010 at 11:55am — No Comments

Training Tip of the Week: Lunging for Respect

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Added by Clinton Anderson on April 23, 2010 at 11:34am — No Comments

Picking the right boarding stable: Barn safety.

Last week I touched upon the hazards to look for in the pasture your horse will be kept in. Today I want to look at some things to look for when selecting a safe barn to keep your horse in.

I don't believe horses are fussy weather a stall or barn is well painted or has fancy brass hooks and handles. If that's what floats your boat go for it it but don't make decor the number one priority in selecting a barn. Once again put the horses safety and well being…

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Added by Steve Wawryk on April 21, 2010 at 12:06pm — 2 Comments

Choosing a Horse to Suit You

Choosing a Horse to Suit You

There are three main criteria for judging the suitability of a horse for you: confidence, dominance, and sensitivity.

Confidence

Confidence can sometimes be described as bravery. It’s largely a product of environment, but horses are all born with different amounts of confidence. Some horses can build confidence more easily than others, and… Continue

Added by Lindsey Forkun on April 20, 2010 at 9:00am — No Comments

Picking the right boarding stable. Pasture safety.

In my previous blog I spoke about the importance of a facilities fencing as it relates to the horses safety. I'd like to continue on the subject of horse safety and talk about the pasture and paddock area.

Any of you who already own a horse know how quickly a horse can find trouble. They just can't help it because of their curious nature. Eliminating the risks is key to keeping your horse from suffering a serious injury or even death. Over the…

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Added by Steve Wawryk on April 14, 2010 at 11:49am — No Comments

Training Tip of the Week: Dealing with your horse’s natural magnets.

All horses have magnets –the gate to the arena, the barn, other horses, his buddies back at the barn, the trailer, etc. They all involve the horse wanting to be somewhere other than where he is, doing something other than what he is doing. The simplest solution is to make the wrong thing difficult and the right thing easy. Meaning you make being…

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Added by Clinton Anderson on April 9, 2010 at 3:25pm — 2 Comments

Picking the right Boarding stable for you and your horse.

Today I want to talk about picking the right horse boarding stable. I have been boarding horses for almost 20 years now and have probably been at 10 different stables some great others not so good. Over the next couple of days I will talk about things to look for when picking a stable.

The well being and safety of your horse is of the utmost importance. This…

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Added by Steve Wawryk on April 7, 2010 at 11:05am — 2 Comments

Training Tip of the Week: Benefits of the Sending Exercise.

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Added by Clinton Anderson on April 2, 2010 at 11:35am — No Comments

Pay Attention!

I was in my arena today working with my new horse, Clementine. She is four years old and she is one of those truly great horses that come along so infrequently. She is sensitive, responsive and athletic, and riding her is a bit like driving a Ferrari. Most importantly she is sane, calm and intelligent. Her previous owner taught her to go fast and straight with her nose… Continue

Added by Laura Hunter on April 1, 2010 at 1:23pm — No Comments

Spring Check list for Horse and Rider.

Finally, spring is here in Southern Ontario and we can start to ramp up our outdoor riding activities. After a long winter and not much riding you are eager to get out there and hit the trail but before you do there are a few things you need to check.…

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Added by Steve Wawryk on March 31, 2010 at 10:55am — No Comments

Teach your horse to soften to pressure.

Horses have a natural instinct to pull and push against pressure – not give and soften to it. So every opportunity you get, teach your horse to soften to pressure. You always want your horse thinking of how he can give and soften to pressure, rather than thinking of how he can…