Randy Byers Horsemanship's Blog (14)

"My Horse has no Self-Confidence"

10 yr gelding has…

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Added by Randy Byers Horsemanship on May 26, 2010 at 12:30pm — 4 Comments

Please, "He will just not Shut Up"!

Class, How would you answer? "I have a 5 year old paint gelding that is very mellow. I took him to a show yesterday and did…

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Added by Randy Byers Horsemanship on May 25, 2010 at 12:30pm — No Comments

"A Horse wants Peace"

I am working a 7 yr…

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Added by Randy Byers Horsemanship on May 24, 2010 at 10:49am — No Comments

"Cooling Down a Hot Horse"

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Added by Randy Byers Horsemanship on May 23, 2010 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Will someone be my Fairy"?

I'm getting frustrated by my lack of ability to plan and motivate myself. I have a 5 year old here, she's had the… Continue

Added by Randy Byers Horsemanship on May 22, 2010 at 2:11pm — No Comments

"My Horse is Worried about my Crutches"

Randy,
I have the privilege of haven a BLM. He's as faithful as a true freind. But every since i had a spill off my dads 1/4 horse and broke my leg, he… Continue

Added by Randy Byers Horsemanship on May 22, 2010 at 1:18pm — No Comments

"How do I get her to slow down"?

How do I get her to slow down, collect, and accept the bit and stop being so neurotic about whenever the reins are gathered and the bit makes contact with her mouth"?…



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

"Speed Control"

I like to define a ‘broke horse’ by saying that you have full control of direction and impulsion, regardless of how good your ground work is and how soft he is. Using this definition, If you cannot control the speed of the canter, he is not broke or not broke enough. The quick and simple answer to slowing the canter is that he does… Continue

Added by Randy Byers Horsemanship on May 21, 2010 at 12:11am — No Comments

Anthropomorphic Thinking"

“My horse sleeps better at night in a barn because he feels safe, my horse comes to me in the field because he loves me, my horse won't take its medicine just to spite me.” We can’t help but love our equine friends because of their social… Continue

Added by Randy Byers Horsemanship on May 21, 2010 at 12:10am — No Comments

"My Horse Loves Me"

My horse nickers when she hears me coming. She comes to the fence to greet me and stands quietly while I scratch her on the forehead or kiss her on the nose. She always lets me catch her. She respects my space. She will take treats very carefully from my hand. She seems to enjoy being in my presence, and when I ride her, she always… Continue

Added by Randy Byers Horsemanship on May 21, 2010 at 12:09am — No Comments

"ACTIVE VS PASSIVE "LEADERSHIP"

"In a world full of horse trainers, clinicians and equine professionals competing to make a mark for themselves, many find new ways to reinvent the wheel; however, several try to put their knowledge into some package where we may identify with it all. In the equine world, leadership is the key to survival and many of these… Continue

Added by Randy Byers Horsemanship on May 21, 2010 at 12:07am — 1 Comment

"Ground Manners"

"My name is Briana. I’m training a 2-year old mare and she does not know her ground manners. What do I do and how do I teach her good ground manners"? Thank you for asking these questions. This is a very widely researched topic. There are many… Continue

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

"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

4) Straightness/Balance…
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Added by Randy Byers Horsemanship on May 21, 2010 at 12:00am — No Comments

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