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Tutorials -
Ground Skills
Putting the Halter on
Quick Release Knot
1) Length of lead to the horse should be enough for the horse to raise their head but not enough to get their leg over the rope.
2) Quality sailing rope is best with as it weathers well , is strong & good to handle.
Clips or buckles do break.
3)Never reach into the knot as you are tying it !!!
It’s very unsafe !!
Picking up Hooves
Bridling Your Horse
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A smear of molasses can help your horse enjoy taking the bit. A great idea for beginners or anyone having bitting issues with their horse
How to safely gather your lunge lead
Lay the lunge lead over your hand rather than roll it around your hand so that
if the horse pulls on the lead it cannot tighten around your hand and trap you in rope.
This is very easy to practice even without the horse.
Mounting up safely
When taking your reins to the horse's crest, take the near side rein a little shorter than the offside rein.
Reach across the saddle to hold the off side of the seat as shown in the picture.
Be sure to hop from the mounting block to be as light as possible on the iron rather than stepping your weight down onto the iron.
Dismount safely
When taking your reins, take the near side rein a little shorter than the off side.
Swing down landing at the horse's shoulder facing the hind quarter.
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