by Michelle | Oct 30, 2012 | Problem Solving, Training
If your horse is a bit short in the arena (but will run like the wind outside the arena) you might try this sprinting drill in the arena. How: After you have your horse warmed up to a point it is safe to run him move to the edge of the arena. Depending on the size...
by Michelle | Jan 2, 2012 | Problem Solving, Training
This should help those horses that want to slow down to much too soon and those with “sticky” feet. It keeps those feet moving. How: If you have a horse that is really setty or rates too much you may want to try this drill. Instead of slow loping around the barrel,...
by Michelle | Nov 24, 2011 | Problem Solving
If your horse is anticipating turns, this drill will really help to get him paying attention to where you want him to go and when. Not where he thinks he should go. How: If you go to the right barrel first, go to the left. If you go to the left, go to the right. Use...
by Michelle | Nov 24, 2011 | Problem Solving
If your horse is over finishing his second barrel taking too many steps, or over finishes and tips the barrel, this drill might help get the room you need. How: On the pattern: Turn first, approach and turn second. Instead of heading to third, head to first and turn...
by Michelle | Nov 21, 2011 | Problem Solving
A drill to use if you need to free your horse up on the way home and stop him from slowing down or stopping too soon on the way home. How: Walk/trot the pattern and lope him home. Come home faster than you worked the pattern. Run him right out of the arena instead of...
