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Training the Sluggish Horse

August 5, 2020April 1, 2012 by Allison Trimble

Getting the Most Out of a Lazy Horse by Allison Trimble There are many different personality types in horses: some are overachievers, some are hot, and certainly some are, by nature, lazier than others. These horses can make you feel like you are working yourself to death just to …

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Brigitte’s Bits on Barrel Racing

June 30, 2020April 1, 2012 by Northwest Horse Source

Fitness and Goal Setting: Get Ready for a New Season by Brigitte Mackenzie The excitement of the competition year begins with a fresh set of goals. This season will be approximately the 32nd time I have done this process and it’s always a challenge to get started when the …

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Selecting a Trail Horse

August 5, 2020February 1, 2012 by Mark Bolender

Finding—and Training—Your Best Trail Horse by Mark Bolender Selecting a horse for trail riding is not an easy process because several factors must be carefully considered. Ultimately, it’s a decision about which horse is right for a particular rider and that’s just the beginning in creating the “perfect” trail …

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A Jiggy Problem

August 5, 2020February 1, 2012 by Kim Roe

Retraining an Annoying Habit by Kim Roe Many riders have experienced the annoyance of a horse who “jigs” by taking small, tense trot steps. The horse refuses to walk and may sway his hips from side to side. Jigging may be accompanied by head tossing, pulling, tongue and mouth problems, and …

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Respect in the Stall

June 30, 2020February 1, 2012 by Raye Lochert

Handling Confined and Cranky Horses by Raye Lochert, Raye Lochert Horsemanship Stall time is a fact of life for many horses. Unfortunately, many horses are not safe in a stall: they may lunge to get at hay or grain, be aggressive, or just hard to catch. With a little time you …

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Checkers Takes the Challenge

August 5, 2020December 1, 2011 by Mark Bolender

The Joy of Demonstrating at the AQHA Show by Mark Bolender I love the AQHA shows. In July of 2011 I had the privilege of attending the Region 5 event in Langley, British Columbia. I was a demonstrator, clinician, and judge for the sport of Mountain Trail and Trail …

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The Horse that Paws

August 5, 2020December 1, 2011 by Raye Lochert

How to Solve This Common (and Annoying) Problem by Raye Lochert Everywhere I go I often hear the same question: “How do I get my horse to stop pawing?” Horses paw in all sorts of places including the trailer, outside the trailer, at the tie rail, and in the stall. They …

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Barn and Buddy Sour Horses

August 5, 2020November 1, 2011 by Raye Lochert

The Steps to Breaking a Dangerous Cycle by Raye Lochert Barn or buddy sour horses are not much fun. They can be downright dangerous. When they’re acting up they aren’t listening to the rider. This can lead to injury for horse, rider, or both. So how do you fix …

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Willfully Guided: The Simplicity of Pressure and Release

August 5, 2020November 1, 2011 by Allison Trimble

Complicated Maneuvers Have a Basic Foundation by Allison Trimble All training, cues and communication with your horse is based on the concept of pressure and release. Whether it is something as simple as walking a circle or as complicated as sliding stops and lead changes, the philosophy is the same. A …

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“Just Trust Me”

August 5, 2020October 1, 2011 by Mark Bolender

The keys To Building Trust in Your Trail Horse by Mark Bolender I frequently hear riders say, “I want my horse to trust me more,” yet the horse is pushy when being handled on the ground and will not navigate the difficult obstacles in a show or on a …

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