Tag Archives: Give to the Bit
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…
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…
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.
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.
Back To Work (Part 2)
Part 2 of bringing your horse back to work. Today, his second day back in work, Tally is long-reined and Kate discusses the reasons for starting here.
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…