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Whether
it’s for pleasure or trail, roping, ranching
or competition, success always starts with a good
foundation.
Groundwork
comes first, where gaining trust, respect, and
manners are accomplished. This leads to control,
sheer safety, enjoyment and a "good handle"
are developed. The horse needs to learn to give
to and away from pressure with all body parts.
This is done with halter and lead, lass rope,
flag, etc. While there is no set pattern, there
are certain MUSTS:
- Moving
the hind quarters away
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Stepping across with the front end
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Getting the horse to come “by”,
not “through” a person
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Picking up the feet
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Backing
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Lateral movement
- bending
of the body/rib cage
Achieving a light response
is a main goal. A horse needs to get with you,
and understand your body language and your intentions.
Along with Keith’s basic
foundation training, our horses are exposed
to ropes, water, dogs and logs, planes and trains,
tarps, gates, and anything else we can think
of, so that when you step on, your horse is
as prepared as possible. We expect them to have
a good handle, be light, flexible, and move
readily off your leg. They are soft in the mouth,
move out quickly when asked, and back easily
with a light touch . . . ready to go any way
you fancy. Just plumb good horses.
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