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Horsemanship Basics

Backing a Circle as Turnaround Preparation

Posted on March 25, 2009August 2, 2020 by Richard Caldwell

With Richard Caldwell There are many ways to prepare your horse for the maneuver known as the turnaround. In the last few issues we have already talked about some of them, and here is another exercise to help your horse with that maneuver. This exercise works as both a preparation and a correction. If you […]

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Circles and Fence Exercise

Posted on January 25, 2009February 21, 2018 by Richard Caldwell

With Richard Caldwell This is an exercise that works on both circles and turnarounds. All I want my horse to do is follow me. I’m not his boss, but I am the leader. When I ride I want him to follow my feel. I don’t want to be mechanically keeping him on a circle, or […]

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Horsemanship Basics

Flexing and the Counter Bend Exercise

Posted on November 25, 2008November 11, 2017 by Richard Caldwell

With Richard Caldwell Riding in the hackamore can be a little intimidating if you’ve never done it before. We’re going to start out with some flexing, and then work on a counter-bend exercise, which is a preparation for the turn around. There is a right way and a wrong way to flex your horse. If […]

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Use Your Get Down Rope to Keep Safe

Posted on September 19, 2008November 11, 2017 by Richard Caldwell

With Richard Caldwell When you ride with traditional gear, it is important to remember that each piece of equipment has a specific purpose and has evolved over time to be used in a certain way. The get down rope is a prime example of this. It is there to be used when you are getting […]

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Leading Your Horse In a Hackamore

Posted on July 19, 2008November 11, 2017 by Richard Caldwell

With Richard Caldwell If you do not use a fiador on your hackamore, it is a good idea to secure your reins any time you step off to lead your horse. If you don’t and your horse gets scared and pulls back, you could pull the hackamore right off his nose and have a loose horse, […]

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