
Quite often when we have horses in to work on their impulsion or collection we find that riding them is not what they need most. Some horses just disagree with any requests and others just push against us and get around on their front end. All these problems can be fixed long before getting on them. Halter training is one of the most overlooked part of your horse's education, I am sharing a video and checklist with you so you can make sure your horses halter training foundations are up to scratch. Have fun and enjoy the list and the benefits it will have on your riding tasks. Shane Ransley
Ollie needs to find a home but no one wants a horse that won't load. There are some great quotes and thoughts for you in here even if your horse is a good loader. There is also a checklist attached to the post for you to download and print so you can give it a go. Thanks to http://www.quantumsavvy.com
Balance your horse before riding. Unbalanced horses are very common and people just get used to riding them. Go through this series of checklists and see if your horse can do these tasks. I have attached a link where you can find the checklist for printing so you can make sure your horse's foundations are solid. This will avoid safety and performance problems down the track.
How to develop your horses mind and body through a positive range of movement
This course is designed to get your horse's foundations solid so you can be as safe and successful as possible.
Although this course can be done totally online to speed up your progress through this course it is best to get coaching from us as you go through the course so feel free to ask questions.
As you move from step to step it is important for you and your horse to be confident.
Even if you have an educated horse going through all the videos and checklists will help build your relationship and improve your horses range of movement not to mention some fun as you complete a whole list.
Main goals for each checklist:
Halter training- Teach your horse to follow a feel and think its the way through tasks, have a positive attitude and give things a try even if they are unsure.
First bareback rides- To build your horses confidence with someone on their back and to follow a feel of your reins and your body.
First saddled ride- To build confidence with a rider at faster gaits and to develop confident, relaxed forward.
Impulsion Groundwork checklist- Groundwork to develop communication and tasks to get your horse using its back before you get on. Range of movement.
Impulsion Ridden checklist- Riding tasks using the southern cross pattern to encourage your horse to use its body balanced through turns and transitions.
Collection checklist- Riding tasks much like the impulsion checklists but now with a deeper flexion, softer rein and more development of your horse's fitness and strength.