Archive for 2009
Horseback Riding Lesson - Rein Techniques
Monday, December 28th, 2009
There are all kinds of types of reins to use when riding a horse such as:
- Neck Rein - laying the rein on the horse’s neck to turn right or left. The neck rein is a Western type of rein technique where the rider rides with one hand. This type of technique is best suited to a bit with shanks and a solid mouth piece although if the horse is trained well enough it may be used with any type of or no bit.
- Direct Rein - this may be used in English or Western Riding. The direct rein is used when you directly pull the horse’s nose in the direction that you would like to turn.
- Indirect Rein - this technique may be used in English or Western Riding. An indirect rein is a more advanced way of turning the horse. If you are turning right, your main rein with be the left rein and if you are turning left, your right rein will be the main rein. You indirectly use your rein to turn your horse as opposed to pulling his nose around to make a turn.
- Leading Rein - There are two possible descriptions for the leading rein, which can sometimes be confusing. Sometimes the direct rein is referred to as a leading rein, but a more accurate description is when you use an indirect rein to turn, your opposite hand/rein is the leading rein. It does not tip or turn the horse’s nose into the turn rather it leads or guides the horse in the direction of the turn.
- Opening Rein - Same as Leading Rein
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Stable Scoop Episode 71 - Horse Radio Holiday Special
Sunday, December 27th, 2009
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2010 Radio Show Episode #70 - Horse Radio Holiday Special
Saturday, December 26th, 2009
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Merry Christmas!
Friday, December 25th, 2009
Merry Christmas to all of my blog readers. I hope your day was filled with happiness and cheer.
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Quote of The Day - Don Sachey
Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009
“When I was 20, I thought horses were born knowing everything, and the only reason they didn’t do what I wanted was to be contrary. I blush to admit that’s where I was coming from, and it made for a lot of miserable rides and a lot of unhappy horses.” - Don Sachey, Practical Horseman, August 2008.
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