by Michelle | Nov 13, 2012 | Foundation
If you are looking for a fool proof way to obtain a perfect circle, here is a great place to start. Some horses (and their riders) tend to be “circular challenged”. This exercise will help you nail that perfect circle. Perfect circles are really...
by Michelle | Jan 8, 2012 | Problem Solving, Training
This drill benefits a horse that want to “float”, “drift” or “leak” out of a turn with its outside shoulder. This drill pushes that shoulder back to the inside. How: At each barrel, ask your horse to reverse arc around the complete barrel turn. Straighten him and...
by Michelle | Jan 7, 2012 | Problem Solving, Training
With no starting and stopping point this is a great drill to help avoid and help to cure any alleyway problems. The repetition helps gain consistency. How: Set up two barrel patterns like the diagram shows. They can be whatever size you want but I wouldn’t recommend...
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 | Jan 2, 2012 | Foundation, Problem Solving, Training
This will encourage your horse to keep his hind end under him and use it. This is the move your horse needs to make a corner around a barrel and blast out of the turn. How: Instead of walking, trotting or loping a circle, walk, trot or lope a square. Prepare your...
