I can't get my spooky horse to go forward
Article Abstract:
Simple steps on how to get a young horse to stop backing and move forward when he is worried about new sights are illustrated. Horses when in doubt about something new should learn instinctively to listen to their riders for directions and reassurance but first they should learn to trust their riders instincts and in order to do so it is very important to establish a basic foundation with the horse where the rider can communicate with the horse through body language.
Publication Name: Horse & Rider
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0018-5159
Year: 2006
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My horse won't give to the bit
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Team Horse & Rider trainer Carol Metcalf has helped a horse owner to communicate with her gelding to achieve a good head carriage for Western pleasure. A proper head carriage is not only pretty to look at, but it helps with your body control as you develop more of a feel for your horse's mouth.
Publication Name: Horse & Rider
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0018-5159
Year: 2005
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Mount right
Article Abstract:
Several guidelines by training experts for correct way to mount and dismount on a horse for ensuring safety, which will help bolster rider's confidence is presented. A few common errors that riders make when mounting and dismounting a horse so as to avoid them are highlighted.
Publication Name: Horse & Rider
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0018-5159
Year: 2005
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