by Michelle | Jan 7, 2012 | Training
This drill is a good workout for your horse creating lung capacity and muscle strength and stamina. How: Pick up a circle to the right, about 30 to 40 feet in diameter. Walk around this perfect circle with a nice arc, then follow the 8 and change direction and...
by Michelle | Jan 2, 2012 | Problem Solving, Training
This drill will help a horse that tries to crowd the barrel. But also emphasizes the turn for one that needs it. Great drill for nice correct turns. In this drill you will turn all three barrels the same direction and you will turn each barrel twice. How: Approach the...
by Michelle | Jan 2, 2012 | Problem Solving, Training
This drill helps with your horses suppleness and maneuverability. It will help them become more aware of their own body placement. This drill will open up their shoulders, soften their ribs and face. How: Start this drill slow at a walk or trot and make sure you have...
by Michelle | Jan 2, 2012 | Problem Solving
This drill will help to teach your horse to handle the speed of running to first and still being in control. Good for correcting a horse that is getting away on you and going faster than you are asking. How: Let your horse run to first for about 50-70 feet. Stop him,...
by Michelle | Jan 2, 2012 | Problem Solving
If you are having trouble with knocking on the backside by just a hair you can try these super squares. How: Make perfect square corners around the barrel. This will help to teach him take one step further back behind the barrel. Keep his arc and bent in the ribs. ...
