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Trail riding is a great way to spend time on your horse without drilling in the arena. Getting outside, away from the barn gets your horse to focus on his surroundings, paying attention to where he puts his feet and helps him learn to trust you as a rider. Just because it's fun doesn't mean it isn't training! #noboohorse
A common term in the horse world is "bomb proof". When do we cross the line sacking out our horses to create a creature that denies his instinct? Can you make every horse "bomb proof"? And what are the consequences if you try? The reality is horses spook, some more than others, but they are all quite capable. Our job is to create trust. When horses find themselves in situations that their instinct says is bad, I want my horse to look to me for guidance before they react. When do you consider a horse "bomb proof"? Do you think it is accurate terminology to use when discussing a horses' training?
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Ground driving is a great skill to learn. It’s a great way to teach your horse how to give to pressure, respond to voice cues and keeps both of you safe. Start in a small space, such as a round pen or arena and work your way to bigger spaces. (Before you attempt to ground drive make sure your horse has a good whoa and responds well on a lunge line.) It’s a good way to “work” your horse, teaching them to line-out and respond to subtle cues. Ground driving, done properly, should give the rider a better feel for his horse. What’s your favorite thing to do when starting colts?
Recently I had a discussion about artificial aides and the tools we use to get response from our horse. Frequently people use these tools as a substitute for knowledge and feel, myself included. I am by no means an expert rider but I strive to better myself. I want to continue to educate myself so I understand what I'm asking of my horse physically and mentally. I want to be able to use these artificial aides as a means of last resort and as briefly as possible. Horses feel everything and to think otherwise is foolish. Helping them to understand what it is you are asking of them should be a horsemans greatest goal. Equitation, frame, bend, speed, ect. will all follow understanding.
Be present. Be kind. Be brave.
Sometimes our dreams don't work out. Sometimes they get put on hold. Sometimes reality catches up and you are forced to make decions that you really didn't want to. I saw this colt on a Facebook page and fell in love with him. I went out and looked at him and decided that I needed him. I convinced myself that he was perfect for me. A yearling.. I could raise him and train him my way! Turns out this little colt and I had more bad times together than good. We didn't get along all that great and he tested my patience daily. I wasn't prepared to train a horse like him. He was still a great horse and I still love him but it wasn't meant to be. I ended up selling him to someone with more time and expertise than I possessed. Sometimes I feel guilt creep upon me like a great cloud. But I always try to remember that I did good by this horse. I found him a home where he could be loved and used. Loving a horse and doing good by a horse are very different. Don't hold on to something because you want it to work. It's ok to let someone else take over. #tufflove
When reality reminds you you can't have all things your way. You do the best with the time that is given you. If you aren't happy, change. Don't continue to go through the motions because that's the way it's always been. Create a life you want to live, and then live it. And if you want something bad enough, you'll find a way to make it happen. #paintedponies #apha #medicinehat #grosventre #goingforit
So I'm going to do this. I'm going to start my own business. I'm going to give lessons, start colts and give tune-ups. I've reached a point in my life where I want to work for myself. I want to put in the effort to build something that's all mine. Wish me luck, say a prayer, call me crazy.
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I am learning to be patient, kind and forgiving with myself. We hold ourselves to such high standards sometimes that we forget to do this. Much like riding a young horse, being angry and resentful when things don’t go your way only leads to trouble. Allowing a horse to make mistakes without holding it against him allows him to learn and grow and have faith in you. Allow yourself to make mistakes. Have faith that these mistakes are helping you grow. Let yourself grow.
I think the thing I love most about the horse community is the COMMUNITY. The very best friends I have, I have because of horses. I have friends several years older and younger than me who I look up to and respect. United by our love for horses and brought together by our passion.
When I'm with my horse I am the best version of myself. I'm not weak or sad or just a girl. I don't have to smile if I'm not happy. I don't have to talk to to express myself. I don't have to pretend I'm anything I'm not because he already knows. There are no secrets between us, nothing to hide. I am forever grateful he found his way into my life.. #paintedponies #feather #ilovemyhorse #runlikethewind
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I don't feel like I've had much success training horses. I don't want to sell myself short so I'll share what I feel I am successful at. I feel like I can give a horse enough knowledge to be confident with their rider. I can give them enough tools to understand what their rider wants to communicate. I can give them faith in their rider, that their rider will keep them safe. If this is all I am successful at in this industry I'll consider it a win.
I think one of the most frustrating things is watching someone trying to push a horse to be something they're not. Horses accept us as we are, whole heartedly. The least we can do is accept them as they are. As we go through life we find that we are happiest doing something we love. How can we expect our horses to give us their all doing something they don't enjoy? #10oclockmusings #paintedponies #medicinehat #apha #grosventre