Chapter 3
Trail Control |
"Gaining confidence and getting ready to overcome obstacles"
15. Increasing Your Horses Self Confidence
Duration 7:28
Overcoming obstacles that your horse is scared of but are not dangerous in a controlled environment increases his self confidence and makes it easier to overcome any new obstacles that you might encounter on a trail.
16. Obstacles On The Way
Duration 5:53
While riding on the trail you are likely to encounter obstacles that you will have to overcome. It can be things like ditches or fallen trees. Other then waiting for a situation when you will have to overcome such an obstacle in order to get back home, it is better to start practicing overcoming them when you are not pressured by time.
17. Crossing Water
Duration 3:49
There could come a time when you need to go through water with your horse. This video shows you the best way to get your horse comfortable with going through water.
18. Hills And Ditches
Duration 5:29
Going up or down a steep hill can make your ride much more interesting. However your horse needs to be able to maintain his balance on the steep slopes with you on his back. This video will show you how to practice going on steep hills and what to pay attention to.
19. Riding In a Group
Duration 4:51
Riding in a group can either make the ride much more fun, or much more frustrating. That is if your horse tends to stop listening to you and he just wants to follow the other horses. This video will show you how to get your horse to listen to you with no regard to what other horses in the group are doing.
