Tag Archives: Foundation Training

Why Some Horses Just ‘GET IT’

I’ve had a few lesson clients this week that have had wonderfully successful training results – horses that are unrecognisable from one week to the next (or in some cases fortnight, depending upon how often I see them). Here’s what the DIDN’T do differently: Work any harder Work any longer Had more experience than others Rode…

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Feel Not Flood

As with anything, there are different ways of achieving all our horse training goals. So how do we know which is best, most suitable for us as riders and best for our particular horse? I think we need to ensure that we present new material to the horse in the calmest and best possible way.…

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One Buck Does Not a Bronco Make!

I always say that the main purpose of long-reining is to see if your horse is ‘ready to ride’. With the young horse we can use it assist the horse in the development of top-line to carry the weight of the rider later. With a horse that has been out of work for a time…

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How to Optimise Training Outcomes

I had a fabulous clinic last weekend with beautiful horses and advanced riders. On Saturday we worked on ‘give to the bit’ and ‘shoulder control’. Most of this work was done on the ground and then we transferred it to under saddle. The horses each had a two hour session – mostly conducted at walk…

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Long-Reining Clinic at ACT Animal Rescue

Come along and learn all about engaging the horse’s mind, softness in the bridle, building top-line muscle and then how to long-rein your horse. A full day of learning to take home and teach your horse. Cost is $50 for the day.

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Long-Reining Clinic at AAR

Saturday 30th January, 10-3:30pm Come along and learn to long-rein. We will be using ACT Animal Rescue horses for the demonstration.

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10 Essential Steps to Confidence

Watch this free webinar today! 10 Essential Steps to Confidence In this webinar you will learn: How to approach a lack of confidence from a psychological point of view How your horse learns How foundation training gives both you and your horse confidence How to find the right trainer for you and your horse The…

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What Your Horse Needs To Know

Foundation Lessons Your Horse Needs to Know BEFORE You Mount: Give to the Bit – This will teach your horse to give to pressure,  softness in the bridle and to carry himself in frame. These lessons keep your horse’s attention on you and really ‘teach him to learn’. He will feel some pressure and it…

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