Philosophy

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Philosophy

 

Starting

         It is imperative that the first training sessions are done properly with patience, kindness, and that they clearly communicate the intent of the trainer.  Keeping the horse relaxed and interested will build the foundation you want for the rest of the horse’s life.  The trainer must be thoughtful, have the ability to read the horse’s body language, and use the proper feel for each horse.  The quality of training is not how fast the horse gets saddled but by how much the horse has personally accomplished.  Taking an hour now, to properly communicate your idea to the horse, will save you 10 hours of fixing a problem that surfaces months or even years later.  Along with teaching the horse what is to be asked of him comes teaching the owners the essentials to successfully continue their horse’s education.

 

Heeding

         Is the combination of leading a horse and heeling a dog.  Through teaching the owner and horse proper handling and positioning, jobs on the ground will be much safer and easier.  It is important that a horse’s daily handling stays consistent with his training and he is always handled correctly so as not to confuse the horse.  If you keep it consistent the horse will know what is expected of him on the ground and under the saddle.  Heeding is a way to teach owners how to stay safe in any situation by creating an understanding of feel and how the horse communicates with body language.

 

Controlled Lunging

         Is a skill taught to horses before the saddle is introduced.  It is a way to continue ground work passed the basic and advanced heeding maneuvers.  It is also used to get the horses attention on you before the mounted work, particularly the young horses.  As the horses basic skills improve, the advanced lunging skills are added.  This technique keeps the horse interested in his job which in turn does not allow him to become mechanical and robotic looking.

 

Combined Training of Horse and Owner

         Is teaching horse owners safe handling by understanding how their horse thinks and “feeling” the situation.  With the pressure and release system of heeding, which anyone can learn, you can stay active in continuing your own horse’s education.  This simple base creates clients to become independent thinkers so that they can recognize problems before they arise and fix any existing problems (with little or no help from a professional).

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