Robert introduces a horse to trail obstacles after working on lead departures and changes. He focuses on making the obstacles the release so the horse associates them as a good place to be. […]
Read More… from S4E24: Introducing a Horse to Trail Obstacles
Robert uses a horse’s energy on a cold day to help work on lead departures and changes while getting a horse’s mind focused. […]
Read More… from S4E23: Warming Up and Working on Lead Departures and Changes
This 3 year old paint mare is going to be a rope horse or ranch horse. Robert plans to rope on her a lot to prepare her for her job. […]
Read More… from S4E22: Working a Rope Horse
Circling a cow depends on steering. Rebecca prepares Papi to circle by checking on her steering, making sure he’s looking the direction she wants to go, and maintaining inside softness. […]
Read More… from S4E21: Circling a Cow
Robert works on lead departures with Stoney, who wants to get a little excited when asked to lope off. […]
Read More… from S4E20: Advancing a Horse in Fencing and Stopping
This derby horse has been wiggly and not wanting to travel straight. Robert introduces a small shank bit to help Dually find a little more straightness. […]
Read More… from S4E19: Warming Up a Horse in a New Bit
Transitions are a big part of stock horse pleasure classes and also help in the reining. Robert coaches Rebecca to refine her transitions on Freeda. […]
Read More… from S4E18: Practicing Transitions
Desi, a four year old mare, is getting ready for Versatility shows and hopefully a cowhorse derby later in the fall. She is built downhill, so Robert helps her stand up. […]
Read More… from S4E17: Run Downs on a Downhill Horse
Robert works with Rebecca to help her prepare for a horse show by giving her advice and helping her work through boxing a cow and preparing for fence work. […]
Read More… from S4E16: Preparing for Boxing Class
Robert talks through advancing a four year old horse’s reining by adding speed to the rundowns while maintaining softness. […]
Read More… from S4E15: Run Downs with a 4 Year Old