Whole Horse Coach
2. Horse Psychology |
Get familiar with these exercises and stretches. They will help you to get your horse going with their body in the correct position.
4. Start By Getting Respect On The Ground
Remember, if you do not have respect on the ground, your horse will not respect you in the saddle.
Do this and everything will be easier
Having your horses respect is key to getting him to want to listen to you. Not because you force him to, but because he will be feeling safe with you and follow you as his natural leader.
5. Getting Your Horse To Relax - On The Ground
Get your horse to relax and everything will be easier
Relaxed is a horse that is going to be easy to communicate with. This video will show you how to achieve that from the ground.
6. Getting Your Horse To Relax and Maintain a Steady Pace - On The Ground
Get your horse to relax and everything will be easier
Relaxed is a horse that is going to be easy to communicate with. This video will show you how to achieve that from the ground.
7. Bending On The Circle
Correct body position on a circle is fundamental
Correct body position means a better balance, it also means better control and more confidence. It is also required if you want your horse to be comfortable to ride.
Get familiar with these foundational stretches.
Doing these stretches will enable you and your horse to progress more easily and quickly while riding. Your horse will thank you too!
8. Successful Treat Stretching Tips and Tricks
Learn the secrets to safely and successfully use treats to stretch your horse....and keep all your fingers too! 🙂
9. Neck and Head Side Curve Stretch
This is a wonderful stretch for the muscles of the neck, front of the shoulder and poll such as the multifidus cervicis, brachiocephalicus, rhomboideus cervicis and the scalenus muscles.
10. Neck Hug Stretch
This is an excellent stretch for the muscles at the base of the neck and on the side of the neck such as the scalenus, trapezius, multifidus cervicis and brachiocephalicus.
11. Hips and Pelvic Rock and Hold Stretch
This stretch is great for the muscles surrounding the hips, pelvis and sacroiliac (SI) joint as well as the gluteal and oblique muscles.
12. Shoulder and Bent Front Leg Stretch
This is an excellent stretch for the muscles in the shoulder area including the triceps and teres minor as well as muscles located on the back portion of the horse's leg including the ulnaris lateralis, flexor carpi ulnaris and radialis. Your horse will also get some stretch in the withers pocket area and other parts of their back muscles behind the scapula (shoulder blade.)
