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We cannot start our ride until we can get on our horse and for some that can be a long and tedious ritual. The good news is that it does not need to be a struggle and we can teach our horses to wait patiently for us to get into the saddle no matter how clumsy we may be. We need to start with an understanding that horses are lazy by nature and we will use that in our favor. We also have to remember that the horse is like a computer and we cannot get out of the horse something we did not put in. With that in mind, lets program our horse to stand for mounting.

Trabajo Empleo

Today I will explain how I address the problem using the bridle. I start with a full check snaffle bit and continuous round rope reins. I do not use nylon as they can burn your hands and round is easier to hold then flat. Remember to praise often and look for every opportunity to praise, it makes the lesson go faster.

Trabajar

Next, I take my horse to a safe enclosed area such as a round pen or arena. It is easier on you and your horse if you have already taught your horse 1) a go-forward, stop and back up cue, 2) how to move the hips and shoulders over and 3) all while softening to the bridle reins. From here you will all those cues as corrections when the horse does not stand still.

As time progresses the horse accepts my position and even happily gives the burden to me. There is a lot of responsibility that goes with the lead horse position and most horses are more than happy to have someone else deal with it. At this point the horse settles down and begins to understand that I am trying to communicate my desires to them. They start looking to me to see what it is they should do next and each time an exercise is completed and they come out unharmed, their trust grows.

Now, this is an awesome responsibility for me for it is at this time the horse can really grow mentally and emotionally or I can lose it all in a few easy mistakes. It can be a delicate situation to determine if a response from the horse is defiance or fear. If I react to a response of fear to strongly I will lose some of the trust from the horse and cause confusion. If the horse is not corrected for defiant behavior they will become more difficult to work with. The round pen offers the perfect environment for me to learn how each horse thinks and responds to pressure.

Take your time, it’s ok to spread the lesson throughout the day or even days. Have fun, because if the teacher is not enjoying the lesson how can the student? It is when we try to be somewhere we are not that we find ourselves in a wreck. If you don’t get it today, it will come tomorrow. And the great news is when you are done, not only have you taught your horse to stand quiet for mounting, but you have also gotten your horse softer and more responsive to bridle, his shoulders and hips lighter, his go-forward and back up cues stronger, and taught him to wait for your cues. you can be published without charge. You can to republish this article in your website or blog. Please provide links Active.

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Posted by admin on May 11th, 2010 :: Filed under Pets
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