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Slowing Down A Fast Horse

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Slowing Down Fast Horse Tips Question: Hello Just wondering if you could give me some advice. My horse, a six year old mustang had been trained for about ten months. He stops, turns fine, but I cannot get him to slow down. Of course then I get nervous and then he gets nervous and we end up a mess, any advice? I would love to work it out with him, but cannot figure him … [Read more...]

Teach Your Horse To Slow Down

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Riding Right with Julie Goodnight Speed Demon: Teach your horse to slow down on command Dear Julie, My 12-year-old Appendix Quarter Horse is always in a hurry—even to get around the arena! I’m always pulling back on her mouth to slow her down, but she speeds up again right away. We’re in a constant battle. My friend suggested I use a stronger bit, but I hate the thought … [Read more...]

Riding Skills: Connecting And Coordinating The Natural Aids

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Question Category: Riding Skills Question: How do you teach riders to use all the natural aids together--leg and rein aids? Answer: The natural aids are the best tools the rider has to communicate with the horse. Traditionally, there are four natural aids, the seat (weight), the legs, the hands and the voice of the rider. I prefer to teach seven natural aids, which … [Read more...]