Horseback Riding Lesson
Praise Your Horse
Monday, November 23rd, 2009
So many times we are riding and trying to accomplish something and totally forget that the horse needs a pat on the neck once and awhile. If the horse acts sour, it’s probably for a good reason. Reward for the small stuff if you are having a problem with the big stuff. Your horse is dropping a shoulder? OK, ask him to stop, and if he stops on a dime, reward time!
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Good Hands Exercise
Monday, October 12th, 2009
I like when a rider thinks and feels when they use their hands on a horse’s mouth. In order to have good hands, that can only come from deliberate practice. When you are riding, there are so many things to think about. If you would like to test your hands and your horse’s response, practice it from the ground first.
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Why I Like a Horse To Keep His Head Down
Monday, October 5th, 2009
In the show ring, there are fads, I don’t really care about fads, I like what works best for me personally. The fad can be the horse keeps his head so low he can roll peanuts with his nose, or the head set could be just above the withers. I prefer a horse to keep his head just below the withers. All caveat’s aside, I like the way it looks. I don’t like to look at a horse who’s head is in the air, his gut hangs out, and his back is swayed.
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Riding Your Horse with Light Leg Cues
Thursday, September 24th, 2009
A horse is a reflection of his rider. This really shows if your horse is heavy or light on his sides. If when you cue your horse with your leg, you just whack him with your leg the cue was actually punishment. If you cue your horse with your leg using just a slight touch, then that’s a cue. A horse can feel a fly on his body, so he can definitely feel your leg.
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Back To Basics, Riding with Legs and Hands
Monday, August 31st, 2009
I’m forever taking my students back to the basics. I have to, because they always revert to steering their horses with their hands. A horse should be ridden with about 75% legs and 25% hands. I am forever preaching this. A horse should be light on their sides and light in the mouth. Nothing should ever be heavy.
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