by Michelle | Jan 7, 2012 | Training
This drill is a good workout for your horse creating lung capacity and muscle strength and stamina. How: Pick up a circle to the right, about 30 to 40 feet in diameter. Walk around this perfect circle with a nice arc, then follow the 8 and change direction and...
by Michelle | Jan 2, 2012 | Problem Solving, Training
This drill helps with your horses suppleness and maneuverability. It will help them become more aware of their own body placement. This drill will open up their shoulders, soften their ribs and face. How: Start this drill slow at a walk or trot and make sure you have...
by Michelle | Dec 29, 2011 | Problem Solving, Training
This helps to keep your horse maneuverable and supple through the shoulders. It will help him to accept and understand your leg and rein cues as well. How: With your tires in a perfect circle, weave your horse in and out of each of the tires around the circle. Pick...
by Michelle | Dec 29, 2011 | Problem Solving, Training
This drill will help your horse learn speed control along with a change in direction. It will help teach him to stay soft and supple while doing so. How: Beside a wall, do a double figure 8. Start the first circle of the 8 at a trot. Staying in the same circle, lope...
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...
