by Michelle | Jan 2, 2012 | Problem Solving
This drill will help to teach your horse to handle the speed of running to first and still being in control. Good for correcting a horse that is getting away on you and going faster than you are asking. How: Let your horse run to first for about 50-70 feet. Stop him,...
by Michelle | Jan 2, 2012 | Problem Solving, Training
Adding an extra element to the Rating drill you can add extra emphasis for those horses that really need rate. This will really help gathering up and getting his rear end up underneath himself. How: On the pattern, approach 1st barrel then STOP your horse at your rate...
by Michelle | Jan 2, 2012 | Problem Solving, Training
This integrates the roll back, but also includes a barrel where your horse should be able to work quietly following the pressure of the rollback. You should feel your horse really driving and working from behind when you do go around the barrel as a result of the...
by Michelle | Dec 30, 2011 | Problem Solving, Training
Great drill if your horse has trouble carrying his lead, picking up his lead and hustling out of a barrel. This really helps a horse drive from behind and push off and out of a barrel. I have also found this drill really helps with a horses stop later when you are...
by Michelle | Nov 20, 2011 | Foundation, Problem Solving, Training
Backing is fundamental in encouraging your horse to use his hindquarters and round his back. This helps to keep him elevated in the front end and with his weight shifted back and the front end light. Backing is an essential maneuver and improving on it can help many...
