A Comprehensive Guide to Achieving Top Scores in Horse Shows Whether you’re preparing for a reining, cow horse, horsemanship, or ranch riding pattern, the key to mastering western patterns lies in meticulous preparation and a deep understanding of the pattern you’re about to ride. Today, we’ll delve into the intricacies of reading a pattern, preparing […]
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When selling your horse, a well-executed video can be a game-changer. It serves as a digital showcase, allowing potential buyers to see your horse in action and gauge its suitability for their needs. This complete guide to crafting an outstanding horse sale video guide will walk you through the key elements that make a horse
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Teach your horse to stay in a maneuver until instructed otherwise. This principle is crucial in all disciplines and applies universally to all horse training activities. The Core Principle: Consistency in Commands The fundamental idea is straightforward: when you ask your horse to perform a task, they should continue doing it until you command otherwise.
Perfecting advanced techniques in transitions is about creating a seamless dialogue between you and your horse, where each movement flows into the next. This guide delves deeper into the art of achieving smooth, effortless transitions, focusing on upward and downward transitions that are essential in disciplines like ranch riding. Understanding the Essence of Transitions Transitions
Transitioning a horse’s career from a high-intensity discipline like reining to a more moderate one such as ranch riding is a process that requires a deep understanding of equine behavior, physiology, and training methodologies. This transition, often necessitated by factors like aging or the need for a gentler workload, is not merely a shift in
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Ranch riding is a fast-growing western event. Its appeal is that it requires a unique blend of versatility, obedience, and smoothness from both horse and rider with minimal impact on the horse and rider’s bodies. That makes it particularly suitable for older horses and riders looking for a low-impact way to stay in the show
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Training a green horse to move forward willingly is a task that requires a blend of understanding, patience, and skill. Kick and hold on that so many do is not the best way. This blog discusses a much more natural way by using a cow to pull the horse forward. Understanding the Horse’s Nature and
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Training a horse can be a challenging yet rewarding experience, especially when dealing with specific issues like steering and lead problems. In this instructional blog, we’ll explore effective strategies for training horses like Ringo, a four-year-old with a tendency to avoid work by not steering correctly, stopping unexpectedly, and picking up the incorrect lead. These
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Adhering to the principle of “Practice Like You Show, Show Like You Practice” is pivotal in equestrian sports, particularly in disciplines such as reining, cow horse, and ranch classes. This approach not only prepares the horse and rider for the competitive arena but also ensures that their performance is as polished and consistent in practice
Equestrian riding encompasses a wide range of skills, each contributing significantly to the overall ability and versatility of a rider. These skills are not only fundamental in general horse riding but also play a crucial role in specific disciplines like reining and cow work. Let’s explore these essential equestrian skills and understand how they transition
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