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Road to the Horse 2012 Webcast Schedule 
Friday March 9th, 2012 
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Riding for Fitness
by Julie Goodnight It's not just about having fun or gaining new skills, riding is a great form of exercise, too! For beginner and intermediate riders, the sport offers both aerobic and strength building opportunities. Teaching Your Horse to Spin, it's Easier Than You Think
Question from a rider: I'm trying to figure out how to teach my horse to spin, what is the easiest way to get them started? I've been having trouble with them wanting to suck back and hop with their front end and not staying on their inside pivot foot. Steve Kutie's reply: I'm sure that everyone has seen a reining horse spinning like a top and thought "How did they teach them to do that"? To be truthful the spin is really simple and easy to teach if you follow a few simple steps. Riding Technique: Look the other way!
by Wendy Murdoch Do you tend to freeze when riding your horse? Do you find it hard to make accurate circles or have problems guiding your horse? Here's a quick tip to unlock your steering mechanism and get you looking on track. Training Your Horse: Disengagement
by Julie Goodnight Disengagement of the hindquarters occurs when your horse crosses his hind legs. Your horse's "motor" is in his hind end. So, when his hind legs cross, the engine is in neutral; your horse stops forward impulsion. Training: The All Important “Go Cue”
by Bob Jeffreys & Suzanne Sheppard - twoasonehorsemanship.com In order to teach our horses anything we must have movement. All horses must be taught to move forward on cue. Choosing the Right Bit
Proper Warm-up and Cool-down of Your Horse in Winter
by Courtney Capps Have you ever hopped on your horse in the middle of winter ready for a good ride and noticed your horse seems hunched-up and is taking small steps? Improving Leg Yields for Your Horse
by Jane Savoie People often tell me that their horses leg yield very well as far as going sideways is concerned, but they tend to toss their heads and show resistance to the reins. In desperation, some riders even use a tie down to put pressure on the nose to discourage their horses from yanking at the reins. More Articles...Article Share Buttons |
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