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Understanding through acceptance

July 23, 2014by girasol

Here again Bohdi’s uncertainty causes him to block and evade me being on his left side. Until he accepts me being on that side he will not be able to […]

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Evasion and blocking

July 23, 2014by girasol

Sometimes when a horse is uncertain he will block you and/or move away. Here this gelding is not sure what I want and is doing both. You can see he […]

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Accepting Touch

July 23, 2014by girasol

This 4yr.old QH gelding’s owner would like him to learn to drive. He is a good solid trail horse for his age but can be a little goosey to things […]

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Reluctant to Catch 2

July 23, 2014by girasol

Hard to catch horses are a common problem. Here’s an example – a little flaxen chestnut gelding that is unsure about coming in for dinner. He’s just been moved to […]

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Standing to Mount: Gradual Progress

July 23, 2014by girasol

You can overdo things trying to get your horse to stand at the mounting block. This little filly has ants in her pants around the mounting block and no amount […]

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Backing straight under saddle

July 23, 2014by girasol

This is the same little filly I worked on with backing straight on the ground in a previous video. She is becoming more respectful and beginning to get her balance […]

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Preparing your horse to mount, 3

July 23, 2014by girasol

It is extremely important to have your young horse straight and balanced at the mounting block. By taking the time to reinforce the herd rules your horse will be prepared […]

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Millerton, NY
phone: 1-845-518-9376
email: profcowgirl@gmail.com

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