by Michelle | Jan 2, 2012 | Problem Solving, Training
Rating is preparing for the turn and giving your horse advance notice there is a turn coming. It is part of your preparation for the turn. This drill will help your horse understand and remember he needs to rate for each turn. How: As you approach the barrels slow...
by Michelle | Jan 2, 2012 | Foundation, Problem Solving, Training
This will encourage your horse to keep his hind end under him and use it. This is the move your horse needs to make a corner around a barrel and blast out of the turn. How: Instead of walking, trotting or loping a circle, walk, trot or lope a square. Prepare your...
by Michelle | Dec 7, 2011 | Problem Solving, Training
This drill improves your horses maneuverability and works on his ability to shoulder in and out when asked. Excellent for small spaces, slow speed and undesirable ground conditions. How: Setup one barrel and 4 pylons/cones/tires in a square around the barrel. Your...
by Michelle | Nov 20, 2011 | Problem Solving, Training
Anywhere you need to slow your horse down or put some rate in him, you could do this drill. Maybe he is running away on you at a certain point, running past a barrel, drifting off a barrel and more…. He is running away (at any speed faster than you are asking...
