The 5 most common myths about riding
August 24, 2020
You just saddle up and get on, no preparation needed! Kick to go, pull to stop. Tough horses need tougher bits. Spurs are for speed. Lean in the direction of the turn. English and Western have nothing in common. One of the reasons people get mediocre results with horses is because they are influenced by
Natural Riding Dynamics
August 22, 2020
9. Saddling & Saddle Savvy – Mounting Skills & Drills 10. Lateral Flexion, one rein for control 11. Disengagement of the hindquarter 12. Go and Whoa 13. Passenger lessons – the independent seat 14. Guiding lessons – indirect and direct rein 15. Focus with your whole body
Summary
August 22, 2020
This completes the fundamental of the Seven Games. As you progress with your horse along the Levels Pathway these games will reveal themselves to be more and more important. The 7 Games is the basis of the communication with horses, everything you ask is one of, or a combination of , these games. This is
Lesson 8 – Game # 7 – The Squeeze Game
August 12, 2020
Purpose: Help horses to overcome their claustrophobic tendencies. Develop confidence for trailer loading, jumping, crossing streams, loading into small spaces like roping boxes, wash racks, race barriers and gates, etc. The Squeeze Game helps horses overcome claustrophobia and has numerous applications. If you remember the section on equine psychology, you’ll remember that horses are naturally afraid
Lesson 7 Game # 6 – The Sideways Game
August 1, 2020
Game #6 – The Sideways Game Purpose: Sideways is a movement not readily used by a horse. It is natural to him but not as important in survival as forward. Teaching your horse to become more athletic in moving sideways increases his range of manoeuvres: prepares for leads and lead changes, especially flying lead changes
