Modern Horseman's Countdown to Broke Real Do-It-Yourself Horse Training in 33 Comprehensive Steps

Name: Modern Horseman's Countdown to Broke Real Do-It-Yourself Horse Training in 33 Comprehensive Steps
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ISBN: 9781570764196

ISBN-10: 1570764190

ISBN-13: 9781570764196

Edition: 2009

Authors: Sean Patrick, Charles Hilton, Robert M. Miller

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Many horse training books are meant specifically for experienced trainers, but this comprehensive and highly accessible resource is written specifically for the horse owner. Thirty-three basic lessons in foundation training are included with clear, step-by-step instructions meant to give every horse owner the ability to bring a green animal or one from troubled beginnings to a point where both horse and rider have the essential skills to pursue any equestrian discipline with confidence. More than 75 topics are covered, including release points, knowing the five control points, motivators, facing and following, perfecting leads, and speed control.

Book details

List price: $29.95
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books
Publication date: 8/1/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 242
Size: 8.50" wide x 10.75" long x 0.25" tall
Weight: 2.046
Language: English

Sean Patrickhas been working with horsesnbsp;since 1992, is a former high-country guide, and writes forTrail Blazermagazine. He runs a horse training business focusing on performance-horse training, colt starting, problem horses, and horsemanship instruction. He lives in Oxford, Florida.



Foreword


Introduction



Getting Started


Where Do You Begin?


Evaluating Your Horse


How the Horse's Age Affects the Countdown


How Long Will the Countdown Take?


Equipment Needed


The Horse's Bit


A Special Note on Safety


"Jargon-Busters"


The Teaching Process


Horse Psychology 101


Conditioned Response


The Five Control Points


Spot, Direction, Motivator, and Release


A Word about Motivators


The Difference between Cues and Motivators


Understanding the Release Point


Combining Reinforcements


Explaining a "Give"


Further, Faster, Softer


Muscle Memory


Learning Curve


Building Your Horse's Confidence


Helping Your Horse Overcome His Fears


Habituation


Knowing When to "Push"


Replacement Theory


Being Fair


Thoughts on Reprimanding


Problem Horses



The Modern Horseman's Countdown



Initial Movement in the Round Pen



Inside Turns



Asking the Horse to "Come In"



Facing and Following



"Sacking-Out"



Introducing Halter Pressure



Tying



First Saddling



"Sacking-Out" under Saddle



First Bridling



Moving the Hips



"Sacking-Out" with Hip Motion



Go Forward Cue



Preparing for Mounting with "Up-Downs"



First Ride



"Moving Out" while Mounted



Jogging and Loping for the First Time



Hip Serpentines



Backing-Up-Part I



Backing-Up-Part II



Loping Circles and Straight Lines



Teaching "Whoa" and Seat Stops



"Clockwork"-Part I: Moving the Shoulders away from Rein Pressure



Shoulder Serpentines and Circles



Collection and Nose-Softening-Part I



Collection and Nose-Softening-Part II



Cueing Hip Motion in Response to Leg Pressure



Hips In



"Clockwork"-Part II: Moving the Shoulders toward Rein Pressure



Lope Leads



Cueing Shoulder Motion in Response to Leg Pressure



Perfecting Leads



Flying Lead Changes


Final Check-In


Index