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Barrel Racing Basics, Part 2
Continuation and conclusion of the first part of Barrel Racing Basics. Continues on with increasing of speed and turns, etc.
barrel racing • horse training • horses • training • reining
Continuation and conclusion of the first part of Barrel Racing Basics. Continues on with increasing of speed and turns, etc.
barrel racing • horse training • horses • training • reining
Can your horse do this?
Does your horse come to you when you call him? Does he stand, untied, to be groomed or tacked up? Find out what the essentials are to reach your goals with your horse.
natural training • horses • grooming • bathing • problems.
Does your horse come to you when you call him? Does he stand, untied, to be groomed or tacked up? Find out what the essentials are to reach your goals with your horse.
natural training • horses • grooming • bathing • problems.
Encouraging Trust and Respect
A horse who comes up to you, eagerly putting his head in his halter, ready for anything - this is the horse most of us want.
horses • horse training • horse behavior • equine behavior • natural horsemanship
A horse who comes up to you, eagerly putting his head in his halter, ready for anything - this is the horse most of us want.
horses • horse training • horse behavior • equine behavior • natural horsemanship
Exercises to Build Trust and Respect
Here are two lessons which will help build trust and respect, enhancing your relationship with your horse.
horses • horse training • horse behavior • natural horsmanship • evolutionary horsemanship
Here are two lessons which will help build trust and respect, enhancing your relationship with your horse.
horses • horse training • horse behavior • natural horsmanship • evolutionary horsemanship
Gentling Horses
There are two ways of dealing with horses, or animals, or life for that matter. With arrogance, violence and dominance, or gentility. Real power lies in the latter.
gentling horses • better horsemanship • horse groundwork • horse training • horse problem solving
There are two ways of dealing with horses, or animals, or life for that matter. With arrogance, violence and dominance, or gentility. Real power lies in the latter.
gentling horses • better horsemanship • horse groundwork • horse training • horse problem solving
Horse Issues
Discusses the problem of frustration and lack of patience that many trainers have with their horses.
horses • training • horse training • colts • breaking
Discusses the problem of frustration and lack of patience that many trainers have with their horses.
horses • training • horse training • colts • breaking
Is Training Your Horse Only A Click Away?
Clicker training--works for dogs but what about horses?
clicker • training • horses • magic • saddle
Clicker training--works for dogs but what about horses?
clicker • training • horses • magic • saddle
Martingales & Tiedowns
A detailed look at comparisons between two popular training tools: the tiedown and the martingale. The pros and cons of each, and my personal opinion on both.
horse training • horses • reining • martingales • tiedowns
A detailed look at comparisons between two popular training tools: the tiedown and the martingale. The pros and cons of each, and my personal opinion on both.
horse training • horses • reining • martingales • tiedowns
To Spur or Not to Spur?
A look at the debate over western style spurs in the training of horses.
horses • training • horse • colts • breaking
A look at the debate over western style spurs in the training of horses.
horses • training • horse • colts • breaking
Traditional vs Natural
Viewing the traditional vs the natural methods of training horses.
horse • horses • pony • ponies • training horses
Viewing the traditional vs the natural methods of training horses.
horse • horses • pony • ponies • training horses
Train Any Horse Effectively
Learn to train any horse, including problem horses, yourself! By enhancing the horse/human relationship, you can train your horse to be responsive and receptive.
horse training • horses • lunging • horseback riding • training
Learn to train any horse, including problem horses, yourself! By enhancing the horse/human relationship, you can train your horse to be responsive and receptive.
horse training • horses • lunging • horseback riding • training
Trainer or Trainee?
Do we train our horses, or do they train us? You decide.
training • horses • arabian • trailering
Do we train our horses, or do they train us? You decide.
training • horses • arabian • trailering
"Don't Tell Me What to Do!"
Understanding what makes a horse tick is the key to understanding how to achieve and reach our highest goals when working with horses. For all disciplines, all breeds and everyone who comes in contact with a horse!
horses • horse • training horses • goals • riding
Understanding what makes a horse tick is the key to understanding how to achieve and reach our highest goals when working with horses. For all disciplines, all breeds and everyone who comes in contact with a horse!
horses • horse • training horses • goals • riding
Antoine de Pluvinel's 'Le Maneige Royal'
Antoine de Pluvinel's horsemanship manual, first published in 1623, marked a change in the approach to training a horse for the riding house.
antoine de pluvinel • william cavendish • duke of newcastle • federigo grisone • horsemanship
Antoine de Pluvinel's horsemanship manual, first published in 1623, marked a change in the approach to training a horse for the riding house.
antoine de pluvinel • william cavendish • duke of newcastle • federigo grisone • horsemanship
Buying or Adopting the Free Horse
Before deciding to give a free (or nearly free) horse a good home, be sure to know the costs involved with care and training.
free horse • cost of horse care • horse ownership • horse • expenses
Before deciding to give a free (or nearly free) horse a good home, be sure to know the costs involved with care and training.
free horse • cost of horse care • horse ownership • horse • expenses
Care of the Natural Horse
Closer examination of the Flight/Fight instictual behavior of the horse along with Breeding and Movement Behaviors.
natural horse • flee/fight • flight instinct • breeding of horses • movement of horses
Closer examination of the Flight/Fight instictual behavior of the horse along with Breeding and Movement Behaviors.
natural horse • flee/fight • flight instinct • breeding of horses • movement of horses
Choose a Horse Training Philosophy
It seems like everyone has a horse training philosophy these days. From O'Connor to Lyons, from Pat Parelli to Sally Swift, how does a rider choose?
horse training philosophy • horse training method • horse training tips • training horses • horse trainer
It seems like everyone has a horse training philosophy these days. From O'Connor to Lyons, from Pat Parelli to Sally Swift, how does a rider choose?
horse training philosophy • horse training method • horse training tips • training horses • horse trainer
Communicating with Your Horse
Groundwork is the key to communicating with your horse in a way he understands. Never underestimate the importance of proper groundwork.
groundwork • horse training • horse communication • key to communication • buck brannaman
Groundwork is the key to communicating with your horse in a way he understands. Never underestimate the importance of proper groundwork.
groundwork • horse training • horse communication • key to communication • buck brannaman
Connecting with your Horse
How to mentally connect with your horse by moving the hooves ...
round pen • training • horses • riding • connecting
How to mentally connect with your horse by moving the hooves ...
round pen • training • horses • riding • connecting
Controlling Your Horse
A lack of knowledge often leads riders to believe that a bigger bit is what is needed to control their horse, when what is really needed is a bit of knowledge.
horse training • horse communication • horse cues • horse bits • bit of knowledge
A lack of knowledge often leads riders to believe that a bigger bit is what is needed to control their horse, when what is really needed is a bit of knowledge.
horse training • horse communication • horse cues • horse bits • bit of knowledge
Horse Relationships
Relationships mean everything to horses. In fact, the type of leader you are determines exactly how your horse behaves.
horse training • horse relationships • passive leadership • passive leader • horse leadership
Relationships mean everything to horses. In fact, the type of leader you are determines exactly how your horse behaves.
horse training • horse relationships • passive leadership • passive leader • horse leadership
Horse Tack, Part 2
A discussion of a couple more pieces of tack: the breastcollar and stirrups.
horses • training • horse • riding • horseback
A discussion of a couple more pieces of tack: the breastcollar and stirrups.
horses • training • horse • riding • horseback
How to Ground Drive a Horse
Ground driving is one of the most effective methods of training horses to steer. It creates a safe environment where there is no rider to interfere.
ground drive a horse • ground driving • training horses to steer • lunge line exercises • ground driving reins
Ground driving is one of the most effective methods of training horses to steer. It creates a safe environment where there is no rider to interfere.
ground drive a horse • ground driving • training horses to steer • lunge line exercises • ground driving reins
Is it Magic?
Using "magic" with your horse ...
natural horsemanship • round pen • clicker training • positive reinforcement • training horses
Using "magic" with your horse ...
natural horsemanship • round pen • clicker training • positive reinforcement • training horses
Maintaining Control of Your Horse
The foundation for everything you ask of your horse is an ability to flex laterally. In order to obtain correct collection you must have good lateral flexion.
lateral flexion • horse training • horse collection • vertical flexion • head set
The foundation for everything you ask of your horse is an ability to flex laterally. In order to obtain correct collection you must have good lateral flexion.
lateral flexion • horse training • horse collection • vertical flexion • head set
Monty Roberts
In our modern age of mass communication and the pursuit of profit, there is always someone trying to sell us something...sometimes just snake oil.....
monty roberts • horse racing • horse whispering • round pen training • horse training
In our modern age of mass communication and the pursuit of profit, there is always someone trying to sell us something...sometimes just snake oil.....
monty roberts • horse racing • horse whispering • round pen training • horse training
The Bowline Knot
A discussion of the bowline knot, the most popular knot used with horses.
horses • horseback • riding • training • horse
A discussion of the bowline knot, the most popular knot used with horses.
horses • horseback • riding • training • horse
The Importance of Ground Manners
Ground manners are the foundation for the horse - human relationship. Therefore, it is important for horse owners to start training horses on the ground.
ground manners • training horses on the ground • pecking order • alpha horse • round pen training
Ground manners are the foundation for the horse - human relationship. Therefore, it is important for horse owners to start training horses on the ground.
ground manners • training horses on the ground • pecking order • alpha horse • round pen training
The Natural Horse
Introduction to the care and maintenance of the "natural" horse ...
natural horse • horse husbandry • riding • feeding horses • training horses
Introduction to the care and maintenance of the "natural" horse ...
natural horse • horse husbandry • riding • feeding horses • training horses
Training Exercises
Some fun exercises to help increase your horse's courage, balance and coordination as well as keep the rider on (off! *vbg*) her toes!!
round pen • training • horses • trail riding • obstacles
Some fun exercises to help increase your horse's courage, balance and coordination as well as keep the rider on (off! *vbg*) her toes!!
round pen • training • horses • trail riding • obstacles
The Respectful Horse
Here are ten questions every horse trainer and owner should ask themselves to determine whether they are the dominant partner in the rider-horse relationship.
richard maxwell • horse training • horse groundwork • respectful horse • trusting horse
Here are ten questions every horse trainer and owner should ask themselves to determine whether they are the dominant partner in the rider-horse relationship.
richard maxwell • horse training • horse groundwork • respectful horse • trusting horse
A HORSE, OF COURSE!
Trot down memory lane and discover the truth of how they made that horse talk!
tv series • 60's sit-coms • mr. ed • talking horse • patsy award
Trot down memory lane and discover the truth of how they made that horse talk!
tv series • 60's sit-coms • mr. ed • talking horse • patsy award
Halter Breaking
Horses that are poorly halter broke will pull back at trailers and hitching posts, and drag their owners around like rag dolls. What can be done about it?
horse training • horses that pull when tied • disengaging hindquarters • helping horses relax • getting soft on a lead rope
Horses that are poorly halter broke will pull back at trailers and hitching posts, and drag their owners around like rag dolls. What can be done about it?
horse training • horses that pull when tied • disengaging hindquarters • helping horses relax • getting soft on a lead rope
How To Play Polo
Want to learn to play polo but can't ride a horse? This article explains the history of polo, how to get started, the best places to learn, and what kit you will need.
horse polo • polo shirts • polo sport • how to play polo • men's polo
Want to learn to play polo but can't ride a horse? This article explains the history of polo, how to get started, the best places to learn, and what kit you will need.
horse polo • polo shirts • polo sport • how to play polo • men's polo
Safety for young horses
Young horses have a natural tendency towards self-destruction - but with a bit of forethought, it is possible to keep the accidents, and the vet's bills, to a minimum.
safety • horse safety • young horses curiosity • accidents • horse accidents
Young horses have a natural tendency towards self-destruction - but with a bit of forethought, it is possible to keep the accidents, and the vet's bills, to a minimum.
safety • horse safety • young horses curiosity • accidents • horse accidents
The Essential Rules of Horse Training
Anyone can train a horse. True skill is only shown when a horse is trained well.
horse training rules • starting a horse • basic rules of training horses • backing a horse • young horse training
Anyone can train a horse. True skill is only shown when a horse is trained well.
horse training rules • starting a horse • basic rules of training horses • backing a horse • young horse training
The Extreme Mustang Makeover
This U.S. event celebrates both the versatility of the wild horse or mustang and the talent of the horse trainers who participate in the Extreme Mustang Makeover.
mustangs • mustang heritage foundation • extreme mustang makeover • bureau of land management (blm) • wild horses
This U.S. event celebrates both the versatility of the wild horse or mustang and the talent of the horse trainers who participate in the Extreme Mustang Makeover.
mustangs • mustang heritage foundation • extreme mustang makeover • bureau of land management (blm) • wild horses
Dressage Training-When you just can't do it yourself
the feelings of a dressage rider coming to the decision of using a trainer for the first time.
dressage • dressage training • horseback riding
the feelings of a dressage rider coming to the decision of using a trainer for the first time.
dressage • dressage training • horseback riding
7 Horse Careers in the Equine Business
There are a variety of ways to work in the horse industry. From running a horse business to working for a company in the equine industry, there's something for everybody
horse careers • equine business • horse business • horse industry • equine industry
There are a variety of ways to work in the horse industry. From running a horse business to working for a company in the equine industry, there's something for everybody
horse careers • equine business • horse business • horse industry • equine industry
Assessment of Horse Training Skills
A simple five-part test will give a score indicating how respectful a horse is of his trainer, and will point out holes in the horse's training.
horse training test • richard maxwell • leading horse • loading horse in trailer • horse respects personal space
A simple five-part test will give a score indicating how respectful a horse is of his trainer, and will point out holes in the horse's training.
horse training test • richard maxwell • leading horse • loading horse in trailer • horse respects personal space
Book Review: The Man Who Listens To Horses by Monty Roberts
Short book review. Read to find out if you should purchase this book or not.
book • horses • review • monty roberts • equine
Short book review. Read to find out if you should purchase this book or not.
book • horses • review • monty roberts • equine
Afleet Alex Heavily Favored to Take Belmont
The 137th Belmont Stakes features Giacomo, Afleet Alex and all newcomers except one on Saturday in the grueling 1 ½ miles Test of Champions.
belmont stakes • preakness • triple crown • horses • jockeys
The 137th Belmont Stakes features Giacomo, Afleet Alex and all newcomers except one on Saturday in the grueling 1 ½ miles Test of Champions.
belmont stakes • preakness • triple crown • horses • jockeys
Celebrity Animals
What do Moose, Pal, and Bamboo Harvester all have in common? They are all famous TV stars of bygone years. And they are animals.
lassie • mr ed • eddie • frasier • famous animals
What do Moose, Pal, and Bamboo Harvester all have in common? They are all famous TV stars of bygone years. And they are animals.
lassie • mr ed • eddie • frasier • famous animals
How to Use a Riding Crop Correctly
Whips can be extremely useful tools when training a horse to listen to your leg aids.
riding crops • riding whips • how to use a whip • the point of using a whip • reinforcing leg aids with a whip
Whips can be extremely useful tools when training a horse to listen to your leg aids.
riding crops • riding whips • how to use a whip • the point of using a whip • reinforcing leg aids with a whip
Natural Horsemanship
Most people think of Natural Horsemanship as a relatively new phenomenon, when in fact the philosophy of Natural Horsemanship can be traced back to ancient Greece.
natural horsemanship • horse training • tom dorrance • ray hunt • xenophon
Most people think of Natural Horsemanship as a relatively new phenomenon, when in fact the philosophy of Natural Horsemanship can be traced back to ancient Greece.
natural horsemanship • horse training • tom dorrance • ray hunt • xenophon
Salaries for Horse Careers
Those who want to pursue horse careers are likely curious about salaries. What is the income potential for jobs working with horses?
horse careers • salaries for horse careers • jobs working with horses • horse jobs • income potential
Those who want to pursue horse careers are likely curious about salaries. What is the income potential for jobs working with horses?
horse careers • salaries for horse careers • jobs working with horses • horse jobs • income potential
Charreria
A traditional horse and rider sport from Mexico that gave a start to the American rodeo.
charro • charreria • charreada • horses • rodeo
A traditional horse and rider sport from Mexico that gave a start to the American rodeo.
charro • charreria • charreada • horses • rodeo
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