Friday, July 15, 2011

Help for turning on the haunches/forehand and halting?

Okay, for the haunch turn: First teach it to her with groundwork, it is much easier than from the saddle. Get a crop or the end of her rope, gently tap her shoulder/haunches and move her head slightly in the direction you want her to turn, but don't let her go forward. If she takes one step, immediately praise her and then ask again. Take it slow, one step and a time making sure she doesn't move forward. Keep practicing it a lot in the halter with her until all you have to do is gently touch her shoulder to get her to do the turn. Then move to the saddle. Press your leg, and be ready to stop her with the reins. Keep asking with your leg, but keep the reins taught and don't let her take a step forward. Again, if she moves one step praise her and then ask again. For backing up, make sure your reins are absolutely even. Then pull back slowly, and if she takes one straight step, stop and praise her. Pull with a steady even pressure. If she takes a step that isn't straight, don't praise her but correct her with your leg by moving her hind end back into line. Good luck!

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