Form and function were going to be major hurdles in training Bowie. From the outset, it was clear that Bowie’s training would be as much about building physical strength and comfort as about refining his dressage capabilities. Early Encounters and Initial Adjustments My first encounter with Bowie highlighted several challenges, primarily concerning his physical conformation. […]
This blog series chronicles Buddy’s training journey. I discuss how I accessed and addressed the issues that he came in with and how I directed his training to mold him into a nice horse. Each phase of Buddy’s training journey presents unique challenges and triumphs, contributing to his overall development. Horse training is much more
Meet Ruger, a recent arrival at my training facility. This Tennessee Walking Horse, hailing from Kentucky, was sent to me because he was running off with his owner even before they were able to settle in the saddle. I identified several problems and started addressing them. This is the story of his training from confused
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When Jazz first arrived, she presented a unique set of challenges. She was a mare with no ‘stop’ and an imbalanced gait, heavily favoring her front end. This imbalance combined with years of bad habits from previous owners led to some actions that were going to be a problem for her new job as a
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From the moment of first contact to his advanced riding sessions, we’ll delve into each significant milestone in his training journey. Welcome to this special blog post that takes you through the incredible journey of training Denali, a spirited young horse. Phase 1: Groundwork Training – Laying the Foundation Introduction The first phase of training
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Training a horse is a nuanced and rewarding journey, one that involves a series of progressive steps. In this blog post, we’ll delve deep into the five phases of training Kate, a four-year-old Cow Horse bred mare. From her initial challenges to her remarkable transformation, each phase builds upon the previous one, culminating in a
Wilber’s previous trainer said that he was raring up and was too dangerous to ride. I quickly diagnosed the cause of his raring problem and progressed his training so that he became a very fun and productive horse to ride. Training Progression of Wilbur: Phase 1 Introduction Wilbur is a horse that recently came in
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Ace came to me as a skittish and scared barely touched yearling and went home nicely ground broke. This blog chronicles his progress and the steps and techniques I used. The First Week: Laying the Foundation of Trust When Ace first arrived, he would follow treats, but had no real understanding of being led by
This spirited 15-year-old Haflinger named Brandi, has some issues with her manners, and we’re about to embark on a journey to establish respect and mutual understanding. This blog article will provide you with an inside look at Tim Anderson’s training methods and how he guides Brandi through her first training session. Let’s get started! Setting
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Transforming this belligerent, aggressive, piranah of a horse to a productive member of society was a multistep process. A 1,000 pound 3 year old horse, he had become a very dangerous animal. He would bite, hick, paw, anything he could to get what he wanted. The primary goal of the initial training sessions was going
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