Chapter 2
Trail Control |
"Starting to ride on the trail"
8. Getting Your Horse To Pay Attention To You
Duration 4:27
The first thing your horse needs to learn is to pay attention to you, instead of paying attention to his ever changing surroundings. When you don't have your horses attention you cannot expect him to listen to you when you need to stop, slow down or turn.
9. Stopping And Slowing Down
Duration 6:35
Being able to stop is the most important thing while riding on the trail. In this video I am going to show you simple exercises you should do while on the trail to practice and improve the way your horse stops.
10. Improving How Your Horse Reacts On The Pressure
Duration 3:51
If you want your horse to listen to your pressure he needs to be relaxed. This video will show you exercises that will get your horse to relax. Both mentally and physically.
11. Maintaining a Steady Pace In Trot
Duration 6:29
I want my horse to maintain a nice steady pace while I am riding on the trail. I don't want to keep urging him to go forward and I don't want to keep slowing him down either. This video will show you how to get your horse to maintain a steady pace by himself.
12. When My Horse Gets Afraid To Go Somewhere
Duration 2:34
Every horse is eventually going to be afraid to go somewhere. When it happens you need to be able to stay in control, get your horse calm and discover that there is nothing to be afraid of. This video will show you how to handle this type of situation.
13. Maintaining a Steady Pace In Canter
Duration 4:17
Your horse is very likely to get excited in canter and stop listening to what you want. I am going to show you how to teach your horse to stay calm and receptive to your pressure even while riding in canter on a trail.
14. Riding Outside Of The Ring For The First Time
Duration 7:09
When you start riding outside of the ring, in an unfamiliar environment, your horse is likely going to be distracted. This video will show you exercises that will help you to get and maintain your horses attention while riding outside of the ring.
