Horse Training-The simple way! Why send them away to trainers???

First of all its handy to know that horses are prey animals and they have a amazing flight defense designed to help them survive in the wild.Given the fact that they have been on this planet and thrived so well for such a long time speaks volumes as to how well that mechanism works for them. So therefore even though they have now largely been domesticated, have become accustomed to many things in the modern world and no longer encounter many of the predators they would have in the wild they're inbuilt security system is still very much on high alert, after all, in their opinion ANYTHING that they don't recognize or is new to them is to be feared and avoided at all costs!. To them, it's run or die!.
How horrible would that feel and we all know its not much fun for the handler or the rider either. Anyone fancy their arms being ripped out of their sockets?

Luckily we can train horses that things really aren't that bad! This is called desensitizing! :) This is sooo important, it really can mean the difference between a good ride and a ride in a ambulance.

Kindness*: Gone are the days of old, when barbaric and inhumane methods were used to 'break' the horse, they of course worked, but horses 'broken' in this manner were not working for their owners happily and willingly, but were 'broken' into submission by pain and fear.
Today, most of us who work with horses in one way or another are aware that pain and force usually result in deep seated anger and resentment followed by problematic 'vices' in the horse. We know that to have a horse learn, perform and interact in the manner of which we expect they have to be treated firmly, but kindly from the 'get go'

*Trust*: Where kindness goes, trust follows. This would have to be 'the most important aspect of working with horses, or any animal for that matter. If there is no trust there is no foundation with which to start any kind of interaction. We must first of all gain the horses trust in order for them to have the confidence that will not hurt them and with trust comes respect and if you gain that consider yourself to be worthy owner/trainer of this wonderful animal because they really don't surrender it easily.

Finally, we as horse owners, riders, trainers and educators owe it to these beautiful animals to continue to educate ourselves on kinder,safer and less intrusive methods that we can utilize in our quest to use them for the many purposes of which we do. We must remember that it was not their choice to be used by us humans and it is not our 'right' to use them unkindly.

The horse pictured above is a horse named Pokey, I bought him approx 3 months ago. He is a 4 year old 14.2HH Saddlebred gelding and my oh my he was spoiled by his last owner making him a nasty piece of work. In the first 4 days - a week he had charged towards and bitten my mum giving her a nice bruise, tried to kick out at my head, had broken down two fences in one day and was extremely unpredictable. It had to stop! We had children around. I bought a rope halter and the longest heavy duty lead rope I could find and got to work straight away.

Now this is the magical part! I got Pokey to curve his ways within a few weeks!!!! Simply by..wait for it.. moving his feet! Ha ha "What???" I hear you ask while tilting your head. Have you ever seen horses be horses? Seen them act how they would in the wild? They will charge, bite, bare their teeth, rear, kick and squeal to assert their dominance!
When a horse charges at another its saying "I'm bigger, stronger and you will obey me and not get in my personal space because I am the leader" When the horse runs away, the leader has won, he has shown him that he is the leader and not to challenge him! This is exactly what we need to do. When a horse crowds you, pushes up against you and such he is saying " I don't see you as a leader therefor I will do what I please".
Pokey had many dangerous problems that needed to be fixed and fast. I had to show him that I was boss, I have personal space and he may not enter it unless I say so!"
My mission was to move his feet. I would do anything to make him move, I would wave the lead rope, put my arms in the air ( to appear much bigger then him) and shoo him out of my space! Getting him to turn when I wanted him to, back up when I wanted him to, stop when I asked has changed his whole personality because he knew I was boss. It was quite remarkable actually he went from being a horse I quite frankly didn't like, to us being buddies, sharing hugs and developing a genuine bond! He now follows me wherever I go with or without a lead! Its a great feeling!

This method isn't just for he problem horse. See horses want a leader, them being the leader is to risky having to make all the big decisions, so they look for a leader, YOU are that leader, they want to be with you because they see you as one of his kind, a friend even all because you spoke his language. This is only one method, like a drop of water into the sea.

A very important factor in horses is safely! The number 1# way to keep safe is having a co-operative horse, a horse who respects your boundaries, a horse who knows that excited isn't a excuse for jumping all over its handler, a horse that knows that float isn't going to swallow him whole! We all know that finding a horse like this to buy is near impossible! Therefor we have to do what we can to train these horses to be mindful of us. We can't so this alone, we just don't have enough information, but have no fear, I can take the guess work out of the training!!!! Since I have needed alot of help in my time with horses, I have searched and searched through the internet for something that will actually help me and not just take my money and tell me things I already knew! And I FOUND ONE!!!

What if I told you I found a E-Book by a fantastic American trainer named Phil Tragear!
I personally have one of E-Books and they are fantastic! He is honest, genuine and makes things plain and simple. 95 pages BURSTING with

Would you like to know basically ever point in training horses!!!!!!

This FABULOUS E-Book includes:

* Why horses bite and 5 ways to effectively deal with a biting habit.

* How to decrease stress in your horse during lessons. This is more than not shouting, but just as simple.

* 10 training tips for your safety.

* The most productive way to conduct your horse's lessons.

* The one gigantic mistake owners of a new horse make in the first days and weeks of
ownership.

* Vital tips on interacting with your horse. These tips will not only help you with riding
your horse, but will also help avoid unpleasant situations like biting and kicking.

* Practical tips for dealing with a bolting horse. I've saved my neck on a road busy with
trucks using these techniques that anyone can do.

* 21 specific tasks your horse should be able to perform without question in order for
their 'breaking in' to be complete, and how to teach each and every one of them.

* How to bombproof your own horse in the shortest time possible.... so you can get on
with the fun activities like trail riding, jumping, dressage and showing.

* The 6 trust multiplying secrets of the horse whisperers.

* The most overlooked reason that makes horses throw their heads when being bridled.

* The very best cure for kicking.
* Understand the secrets of your horse's mind. Just 2 simple concepts let you tap in
to your horse's point of view and give you the keys to an harmonious relationship.
One of these is very strange indeed.

* One of the greatest kept secrets for catching the uncatchable horse. You will NEVER
guess this one!

* Why horses buck and how to train them out of the habit.

* How to calmly convince your horse to load onto a trailer or float.

* How you can easily be training your horse effectively every minute you spend with him.

* 6 easy principles that form the basis of all other training.

* The 3 basics to convincing your horse that the umbrella/cow/car/puddle/log/bag
/blowing leaf etc is NOT going to eat him alive.

* How to uncover the huge potential your horse has to please, and be the buddy you
want.

* The under-rated solution to getting your horse to pick up his feet on command that
ALWAYS gets results.

* Retraining an abused horse? Find out if you have what it takes.

* The ONLY way to give your anxious horse confidence so you can enjoy riding out
alone.
* How to introduce your horse to the sidepass and counterbend even when neither you
nor your horse have ever done either before.

* When your horse is not concentrating on you, the quick exercise that will get him
focused in seconds.

* Handling tips for dealing with the dominant and moody mare.

* No more barging for food. How to have your horse wait with food in front of him until
you give the ok to eat.

* Eight key points you must consider to choose a horseback riding instructor.

* One thing you MUST do so that your horse will understand why you're correcting him.

* How NOT to interact with your foal.

* Want to know how to curb your horse's aggressiveness? Learn the six strategies for
training pushy and aggressive horses.

* All the information on groundwork you'll ever need!

* The 3 reasons horses rear. Identify the cause and you find the solution.

* How do you train a horse for harness? Step by step instructions in here.

* Want your horse to 'stay' like a dog? You can do it ... page 40 tells you how.

* Cure your horse of mischievous backing up. It's so simple you'll say 'that's it?'

* Two foolproof strategies to get your reluctant horse to lunge

The answers you need at your fingertips.

* Basic schooling made basic.

* Bit munching - find out if you need to worry.

* The two uncomfortable causes of excessive head throwing. One of them is in the
mirror.

* For your safety - the difference between nibbling and biting.

* Teaching your horse to stand still for mounting explained.

* The many faces of pawing explained.

* Why napping rarely has anything to do with riding.

* What you're really dealing with when you have a stubborn or lazy horse.

* How to tell if you are the problem with your headstrong horse.

* The simple, secret trick to teaching a horse to lead that they cannot resist.

* Why you must figure out the cause of charging behavior or you will make it
unbelievably worse.

* The intelligent answer to horse food fights that will lick this problem every time.

* Dogs and horses are natural enemies - step by step ways to have them be friends.

* The right approach to teaching your horse to be calm in traffic.

NOW EXTENDED!!!!!!

* Eliminating stiffness

* Ideas for building up muscle in your horse and why you want to bother.

* Gaits - an introduction to what's what, including those of 'gaited' horses and how to
smooth out a horrible uncomfortable gait in your horse.

* How to deal with jogging and when it's not possible.

* About bareback riding and tips for making it easier.

* Jumping, jumping and more jumping - how and when to start and answers to the most
common jumps problems.

* Dressage - introduced and demystified.

* Collection explained and made easy.

* Extension explained and made easy.

* The half pass explained and simplified.

* Head carriage & frame - why, how and the idea most people have wrong.

* Information and tips to get you started with showing & competitions - from class
choices to schooling to grooming for the big day, and a big checklist of what to take
with you.

* Retraining your horse for a new career - ex-racehorse, ex-pacer, remouthing, abused
horses, switching from Western to English or English to Western.

* How and why you want to supple your horse. Lots of exercises you can practice.

* The main points to consider with children around horses, with an emphasis on safety.

* The essentials you need to know to tell bits from torture devices.

* Renvers, travers, shoulder in, counterbend and side pass in plain English.

* Got a cantering problem? The Top 10 questions answered - lead changes included.

* The easy peasy ways to teach turns on the forehand or hindquarters.

* How to get your horse 'on the bit', and what it is.

His exact words:
"Phew! There's loads of information you'll be able to put to use straight away.

There is so much more, I couldn't possibly list it all here. What you have just read is only a sample of the straight-up solutions you will get when you read Horse Training Success.
If you truly want to make your horse happy, well trained and a joy to be around (as soon as
possible) then this information is ESSENTIAL. The most exciting part is that you don't need to wait - delivery is instant!"

.In all honest I don't have this E-book yet but trust me it is on my to do list to get my hands on it!
OK I won't torture you anymore! Here is where you can get you very own copy of this super E-Book INSTANTLY!!!!

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But Why listen to me??? Well Its not just me who is raving about it!!!! Take a look:

""All in all, your book has been terrific. It has shown me a kinder more connected way to break and train my horses. I am from a very long line of Thoroughbred Trainers and Jockeys and I knew there was a better way. Thanks for everything."

""I would just like to say how helpful I have found your training guide. I recently bought a 14 month old New Forest gelding that was ok to walk on a lead rope and approach in the field, but would not have his feet picked up for love nor money. So I read your part on repetitive learning and tried this on him. ...he has finally got it. That doesn't just mean his feet. I have used it on many other things with him too. Many, many thanks.""

""Having recently purchased this E-Book I have been busy taking my laptop to bed most nights to swot up on the next chapter. I've found the diagrams very useful aids and the realistic approach. I now also realize that my problems are not the product of a vindictive nature but a misinterpretation between us and so far I've noticed a difference in how we interact and its easier to remain calm and in control and allievate the problem!"

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