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Getting your horse to stand patiently while you're hitched or mounted takes a little practice, but it pays off for a lifetime! This is the third (well, technically the fourth) lesson plan in the Stand series of lesson plans. The groundwork from "Stand 1 - In Hand Work", plus "Stand 2 - Hitching", or "Stand 2.5 - Mounting" gives you the best chance for success in the project of giving your horse the skill to be still when you have him in work. -
Having your horse standing quietly while you're mounting is more than a convenience, it’s critical to your safety. You can teach your horse to stand while you mount if you use the right approach. This lesson plan is the third in the series of lesson plans devoted to the subject. While it can be used on it's own, you'll have greater success if you work through "Stand 1 - In Hand Training" first.
This Lesson Plan comes Free with the “Teach Your Horse to Stand” class! Learn more ➙
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Hitching and unhitching your carriage driving horse is the most dangerous part of your drive. Having your horse standing well during that process is more than a convenience, it's critical to your safety. Learn the critical steps for getting your horse to be still for hitching with this downloadable lesson plan.
This Lesson Plan comes Free with the “Teach Your Horse to Stand” class! Learn more ➙
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Long lining is one of the best exercises to establish a great half halt for your horse. Without the encumbrance of a rider or carriage, you can focus clearly on your connection and communication on the bit.
Get this lesson plan FREE when you enroll in Building the Half Halt online class. Learn more…
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A well established half halt can make the difference between a horse that just gets the job done, and one that is unforgettable to watch.
Learn how to establish a half halt for your horse that will improve his balance, timing, and movement.
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It can be pretty intimidating when your horse spooks in the carriage. Employing the right strategies can keep a simple spook from boiling over into a full-blown runaway. This article gives you the tips and tricks get past the spooks and keep them from turning into something worse.
* 2019 Revised Edition ~ With more info and illustrations
Receive this lesson plan free with your purchase of the online class "Drive Past the Spook."
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There’s more to getting a horse straight than meets the eye. It involves communication, timing, and balance. Getting your horse straight leads to better accuracy and movement in all of your horse's gaits. Learn more through this downloadable article.
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It’s one thing to understand the outside rein, it’s another to explain it to your horse! This lesson plan will give you the steps to develop your horse’s outside rein. Get this lesson plan Free when you sign up for the Outside Rein Online class.
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Keeping your focus and attention ahead of your horse can be tough. This lesson plan will give you a fun and relaxing way to drive or ride in the moment to come.
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Creating a great halt has more benefits than just stopping where and when you want. A great halt encourages engagement, balance, and straightness. Learn how to get your horse’s halt on target and in balance.
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For many carriage drivers using public roads is a fact of life. This article gives you some tips on how to stay safe on the road while working your horses.
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If you want your horse to react to your whip aids in the carriage you have to explain to him what they mean and how you want him to respond. This simple lesson plan will help you give him those instructions.
