Crossing water
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Circling and rollbacks are used in front of the stream or pool to gradually bring oneEs horse closer to the water, and eventually move him through it. A person wouldn't teach a child to swim by taking him straight into deep water; one have to start in the shallow end and work gradually toward the deep end, so the child always feel safe, and the same principle is there for the horse.
Publication Name: Horse & Rider
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0018-5159
Year: 2004
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Avoiding 'Afterness'
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'Afterness' is described as an intensity of purpose coupled with time urgency that acts as a red alert to wild animals, making them eager to make a kill. The same principle could be applied to a horse, where being in a hurry to prepare him for a ride or to execute an under-saddle maneuver could aggravate his prey-mentality, making the rider seem like a predator.
Publication Name: Horse & Rider
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0018-5159
Year: 2004
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Bridle without a battle
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An easy approach-and-retreat method that makes bridling easier is illustrated. Some of them are desensitizing the horse to have the bit waved in front of his nose, having it rubbed on his muzzle, teaching the horse to open his mouth and allow a rope to be slipped into it.
Publication Name: Horse & Rider
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0018-5159
Year: 2006
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