Here is a small glimpse of the demo we did at BackAcresFarm.com a full length video of the demo is available http://fdhorsetraining.com/FDTIinstruction.html
10.06.2009
New Video: Liberty Clipping Part 4
In the Liberty Clipping part 3 video, you see the bay mare saying "No" to me repeatedly while the chestnut filly is saying "do me!" "do me"! Trying to show her mom up! This video shows what listening to your horses wishes can get you. The actual time lapse of the 3 videos was about 45 minutes.
10.04.2009
New Video! Liberty Clipping part 3
In this video you will see me working on the body more. Still using "approach retreat" and making the game about letting me touch them with the clippers. It still has to be their idea. They can leave any time. And they are allowed to say no. This builds confidence and trust because they know I will respect their space and choices.
10.02.2009
New Video: Liberty Clipper Training part 2
Part 2 of Clipper Training without restraint. Here is another pair of horses, a mare and a yearling who has not had any experience with the clippers. Here I play off the "Monkey see Monkey do" effect that is strong in horses. This video shows how I get my horses to be comfortable with clipping without restraint. The foundation of this work is The Waterhole Rituals. This work is done before I introduce anything to the horse they may not like. It encourages trust and confidence. It is the horses idea to engage with me and therefore his opinion of whatever I bring is more curious then afraid. I don't recommend trying this without having the Waterhole Rituals firmly on your horse and if you do not enough experience. Be safe!
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9.30.2009
New Video! Liberty Clipper Training
This video is on working with a horse with clippers without restraint. I want to cause the horse to choose to be clipped. I am using Waterhole based methods here.
9.03.2009
New Video: Crest Releases Part 2 (Hunters, Jumpers, Eventing)
This video shows a ridden demonstration of the 3 Crest releases over a small vertical with my green Warmblood jumper.
8.14.2009
6.16.2009
6.11.2009
New Video! The Training Pyramid part 1: Rhythm
Here it the first video in my series The Training Scale:
3.31.2009
Don't miss tonight's NHN Radio show!
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3.04.2009
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2.16.2009
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1.05.2009
Bitless Bridle options
A bitless bridle or Hackamore can be a fine choice for riding your horse if he's properly trained and given a chance to get used it. The photos here depict different types of bitless bridles. I will describe these in order. The first is a Bosal and is used in western disciplines and is a nice effective bitless bridle and fairly gentle. The next one is a called a "Bitless Bridle" which is specially designed to have different pressure points then some others. I am not a fan of these but I know some people like them. Better for direct reining (or riding with 2 hands). It's not really designed for traditional neck reining though.
The next photo (3rd) is a Mechanical Hackamore. These are used in english and western and can be quite severe depending on the design and the riders hands despite having no bit. They are probably the easiest of the bitless bridles to neck rein having a long shank traditionally used in curb/shank bits.
The 4th photo shows pretty much a rope halter with Mecate reins which is perfectly fine if your horse is suitably trained and safe to ride in it.
The 5th photo is a my Buckaroo Bitless Side Pull and is my personal favorite. It is originally a western training tool but I actually ride dressage, jump and do ground work in it as well. I like it on my young horses and for trail riding on a reliable horse. All horses can be taught to ride in any sort of bitless bridle but it can take time and patience. Some horses would not be safe to ride until some lengthy re-schooling if ever. Always use common sense when thinking about trying something different with you horse. Know you limitations and keep yours and your horses safety first! Try to consult with a trainer if possible. If you'd like to purchase one of my Bitless Bridles go to this link http://fdhorsetraining.com/Bridleshop.html Happy Riding!
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| This is the one I use and LOVE! |
A bitless bridle or Hackamore can be a fine choice for riding your horse if he's properly trained and given a chance to get used it. The photos here depict different types of bitless bridles. I will describe these in order. The first is a Bosal and is used in western disciplines and is a nice effective bitless bridle and fairly gentle. The next one is a called a "Bitless Bridle" which is specially designed to have different pressure points then some others. I am not a fan of these but I know some people like them. Better for direct reining (or riding with 2 hands). It's not really designed for traditional neck reining though.
The next photo (3rd) is a Mechanical Hackamore. These are used in english and western and can be quite severe depending on the design and the riders hands despite having no bit. They are probably the easiest of the bitless bridles to neck rein having a long shank traditionally used in curb/shank bits.
The 4th photo shows pretty much a rope halter with Mecate reins which is perfectly fine if your horse is suitably trained and safe to ride in it.
The 5th photo is a my Buckaroo Bitless Side Pull and is my personal favorite. It is originally a western training tool but I actually ride dressage, jump and do ground work in it as well. I like it on my young horses and for trail riding on a reliable horse. All horses can be taught to ride in any sort of bitless bridle but it can take time and patience. Some horses would not be safe to ride until some lengthy re-schooling if ever. Always use common sense when thinking about trying something different with you horse. Know you limitations and keep yours and your horses safety first! Try to consult with a trainer if possible. If you'd like to purchase one of my Bitless Bridles go to this link http://fdhorsetraining.com/Bridleshop.html Happy Riding!
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