Starting Luna, the Long-Yearling.
Starting a long yearling under saddle sets them up with a good understanding of what their life will be like. Educating them early sets everyone up for success later.
Training Tip Tuesday
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Training Tip Tuesday – Posting the Correct Diagonal
In this little clip of a July 2022 ride on Doodlebug, I walk you through a few things I like to do on each ride with my horses: Posting the Diagonal, separating the hinds from the fronts which helps the horse learn to tip their weight back and why this helps your horse (and you)…
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Training Tip Tuesday – Backing Straight
One way to tell if your horse is balanced and correct to both sides is through backing them up. And while I do love to back me some circles, backing up straight is just as important. In this short video, I talk you through how to tell if your horse is tipped one direction or…
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Training Tip Tuesday: The First Barrel
The First Barrel The first barrel in barrel racing, often referred to as the MONEY barrel, plays a pivotal role in determining the success and speed of your run. This barrel sets the foundation for a quick time on the clock or, conversely, it can lead to a less favorable outcome. By mastering your approach…
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Training Tip Tuesday – Don’t Obsess
It’s a common thing to do in training your horse – obsess about the things that aren’t working. But I’m here to tell you, there’s no need to do that. Training horses isn’t linear, like many clinicians would lead you to believe. It’s really more like a circle. It’s not always an “if then” statement….