Re-starting the unconfident riding horse, part VI
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- Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
- The trot to canter online is coming along nicely - smooth transitions that are mentally and physically collected. He could still use more focus on his handler. The more attention your horse gives you, the more they trust and respect you.
You can see how easily he transitions into the canter, from a trot, using his hind end to engage and not pull himself into it with his forehand. Anytime they pull themselves into it with their forehand, they tend to speed up, rush, become unbalanced, thus cause the rider to be pulled forward. This can cause both rider and horse to become worried and stressed. When I teach caner departs, mental "collection" is just as important as physical. I want the horse engaged mentally and physically and able to control their adrenaline (speed) and body.
Developing a horse that has both emotional/mental and physical control leads to safe trail riding. I don't introduce the trails until a horse can move in and out of w/t/c with ease and control as well as handle riding amongst many horses who run and gallop while we are either standing still or walking. These areas of training, development, are what I refer to as Pre-flight for trail riding safely and in partnership. I have a DVD on training for this too.
As I've mentioned before in my emails and videos of him, he is pretty buddy sour. This will affect your riding and esp trail riding. If he is insecure and worried, preoccupied, about where his "safety" net is, (other horses or barn) you end up with a nervous, unfocused, horse - and that's what you've had. His time here has developed the level of horse & human bonding and trust necessary to help him feel safe, as well as enjoy his time with his human when working and partnering.
Excellent point about preparing him for a less experienced owner/rider
Wow great work 😍👌🏽👏🏽💞
loving these videos -I so look forward to them each month. They are so clear, insightful and useful. Thank you for sharing such valuable info. your approach is very special.
Thank you Louise! Please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments: Caroline@riderhorsemanship.com
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Very nice. Great communication and kindness. I think it is wonderful you use a halter for beginner riders. At what point do you let them ride with a bit and bridle? When the rythm and trust is there and consistency with good timing with the hands? Super.
Hi Susan and Welcome. Caroline is a bitless trainer from beginner rider to advance. If you have any questions, you can email Caroline at Caroline@taoofhorsemanship.com.
Thank You
Sabrina
@@TaoofHorsemanship awesome
Yep, Caroline never rides with those torture devices :)
That is really cool.
I’ve been riding bareback and I’m pretty good with it other than trotting. I end up bouncing and then I lose control of the horse and she gets confused so all together it’s not a good mix.
Hi Gingixini23 and Welcome! Thank you for sharing. Should you want to learn more about Caroline’s training, she has a large DVD selection www.taoofhorsemanship.com/shop and online training courses with lifetime access so please be sure to check them out. They offer more detail and instruction than the DVD collection. Please click here to learn more www.taoofhorsemanship.com/. If you have any additional questions please email us at support@taoofhorsemanship.com.
XO, Sabrina
Caroline, how long is the lead rope you use for ground work like this? The rope I tend to use is about 12 ft but I never feel like it's quite long enough. I'm not a huge fan of the crazy long lunge lines though because I spend more time focusing on the rope than the horse. what do you recommend?
Hi Lauren and Welcome! I use a 12' marine rope lead line w/o the carabiner or clip. Yes, the longer ropes can get in the way, even when you are use to them. It's the lead rope material that makes the difference. The rope should have weight to it and be buoyant. It should also be made out of polyester or nylon. Warmly, Caroline
Caroline Rider that's exactly what I use too. Good to know it will work well for your methods. I use similar methods and I'm always looking for ways to improve my skills and my relationship with the horses I spend time with. Your videos are great and, as a Biomechanical Engineer, they make so much sense to me. Thank you for all your help!
Great to hear Lauren! If you'd like to learn more about how I train foundation, performance and re-start the traumatized horse, check out my online academy: riderhorsemanship.com/index.php/tao-horsemanship-online-academy/.
i love your videos do you have any for sale?
Hi Alfreda! Yes, I have many educational videos including an online course. You can find my videos on my website: www.riderhorsemanship.com and www.shoppingcartdepot.com/shop/default.aspx?c=7l7V707k7Z2.
What kind of bareback pad do you recommend?
Hi LittleCritter and Welcome! I recommend the pad I sell on my website. Please click here www.taoofhorsemanship.com/shop