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Red Horizon Ranch
02:04:22 Red
Yeah, lunge cavesson with reins on two of the noseband rings, I’ll see if I have a pic
Minerva
02:03:07 Min
Yes please Red!
Minerva
02:02:48 Min
Oh that's another one actually- do any of you long-rein without a bit in, and if so what tack do you put on? Ted's got a year without a bit as I'll not know if his wolf teeth have fallen out until his next dentist check (and then he'll have them removed if they haven't) but I'd like to get him longreining before then to help his confidence
Red Horizon Ranch
02:02:24 Red
Acacia
It ultimately is luck but using maps and capturing on capture day helps a lot. I am kind of a capture addict lol if you just keep going you will lose a lot of money but eventually you might get something good lol
Red Horizon Ranch
02:01:17 Red
I can pm you some book and video recommendations! Have done a lot of clicker training and really recommend it. It is so motivating and fun for them (and us hehe)
Fantasy Horses
02:00:21 Fantasy | Fanta
Anyone know the best strategy to complete this quest?
Capture 3 triple Premium horses.
Acacia Riding Center
02:00:02 
but how? just luck?
Minerva
01:59:43 Min
I'll definitely give it a look Red- do you have any you'd reccommend? I really want to get him started with as nice an experience as possible so everything helps!
Red Horizon Ranch
01:59:31 Red
Yeah Acacia you definitely can get Ws from the wild!
Red Horizon Ranch
01:57:44 Red
Min if you are open to it you should look up some demos for how clicker trainers teach good manners. He could definitely figure out expectations around food. It’s like if you’re bad at math you need to practice math problems. If he’s bad with food around you need to practice with him and food
Acacia Riding Center
01:57:02 
How are you guys capturing W's in the wild?
Minerva
01:53:50 Min
Thankfully Ted figured out FAST that I was a provider of food. It's unfortunate that we've had to annex treats because that would get him doing pretty much anything, but unfortunately he bites like a bastard when theres even the hint of them being around. He'll be a cracking horse when he's all grown up though- even as a gangly baby he's eyecatching
FirstLightFarms
01:46:26 puck
Oh thats so good! My guy isnt quite "lob a blanket on" level yet but its so rewarding watching how confident they can become
Minerva
01:45:19 Min
Absolutely haha. I'm really proud of him though- he arrived at the end of May vaguely leadable but pretty much feral and had to live in the field shelter for a week. Now he's out in the field with no headcollar 24/7 and I can lob a rug onto him while he's loose without him lifting his head
Red Horizon Ranch
01:44:39 Red
Yeah Boulder so relatable. I try to let my horse initiate touch and the things we do whenever possible. Like take the extra five minutes to let her walk up to me in the field instead of going out and getting her, pause when she turns her head away when brushing, etc. It changes the game truly and has honestly completely changed how I go about life in general, for the better. Horses have so little autonomy in our world so the little things like that we can do means so much to them. When I’m bridling a horse or anything like that I notice that they will maybe seem like they’re saying no initially by turning away or something. If you notice and respect that a lot of the time they will immediately put their nose in after, where if you had tried to chase after them it probably would escalate. That whole philosophy just means a lot to me
Boulder Creek
01:43:32 
Speaking of training
- I saw incredible training with Dan of Double Dan
What he can do with horses is amazing
I was enthralled with the Road To The Horse exhibition
Silver Melody Acres
01:42:08 Solar - KNNs
Typical gangly teenage boy XD
Minerva
01:40:50 Min
Haha I'll put a bit less pressure on myself then thank you. I'm hoping to get some poles before the end of the year so we can do some proprioception work because my goodness that boy doesn't know where his feet are xD Plus side is he doesn't mind things being around his legs whatsoever since he's so used to wandering into things
Pentagram Stables
01:40:06 Penta - KNNs
No lines, and no chasing. You just don't know our way and I'll leave it at that.
Boulder Creek
01:39:59 
I wasn't a super fan of Warwick until I saw an article heading that said something like Let Your Horse Approach You
(Yes literally only read the title)
And it's made a Huge improvement in my interactions with the horses at the barn.
I can have the stall door open and have them between me at it (huge outdoor pen) and they will chose to come to me and boop my hand without any interaction besides standing still.

And I saw a video where he said don't touch the horse until they touch you and they will tell you where to touch

(Some of it feels woowoo, but it's making a difference in the relationships between the horses and I)

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Red Horizon Ranch
02:04:22 Red
Yeah, lunge cavesson with reins on two of the noseband rings, I’ll see if I have a pic
Minerva
02:03:07 Min
Yes please Red!
Minerva
02:02:48 Min
Oh that's another one actually- do any of you long-rein without a bit in, and if so what tack do you put on? Ted's got a year without a bit as I'll not know if his wolf teeth have fallen out until his next dentist check (and then he'll have them removed if they haven't) but I'd like to get him longreining before then to help his confidence
Red Horizon Ranch
02:02:24 Red
Acacia
It ultimately is luck but using maps and capturing on capture day helps a lot. I am kind of a capture addict lol if you just keep going you will lose a lot of money but eventually you might get something good lol
Red Horizon Ranch
02:01:17 Red
I can pm you some book and video recommendations! Have done a lot of clicker training and really recommend it. It is so motivating and fun for them (and us hehe)
Fantasy Horses
02:00:21 Fantasy | Fanta
Anyone know the best strategy to complete this quest?
Capture 3 triple Premium horses.
Acacia Riding Center
02:00:02 
but how? just luck?
Minerva
01:59:43 Min
I'll definitely give it a look Red- do you have any you'd reccommend? I really want to get him started with as nice an experience as possible so everything helps!
Red Horizon Ranch
01:59:31 Red
Yeah Acacia you definitely can get Ws from the wild!
Red Horizon Ranch
01:57:44 Red
Min if you are open to it you should look up some demos for how clicker trainers teach good manners. He could definitely figure out expectations around food. It’s like if you’re bad at math you need to practice math problems. If he’s bad with food around you need to practice with him and food
Acacia Riding Center
01:57:02 
How are you guys capturing W's in the wild?
Minerva
01:53:50 Min
Thankfully Ted figured out FAST that I was a provider of food. It's unfortunate that we've had to annex treats because that would get him doing pretty much anything, but unfortunately he bites like a bastard when theres even the hint of them being around. He'll be a cracking horse when he's all grown up though- even as a gangly baby he's eyecatching
FirstLightFarms
01:46:26 puck
Oh thats so good! My guy isnt quite "lob a blanket on" level yet but its so rewarding watching how confident they can become
Minerva
01:45:19 Min
Absolutely haha. I'm really proud of him though- he arrived at the end of May vaguely leadable but pretty much feral and had to live in the field shelter for a week. Now he's out in the field with no headcollar 24/7 and I can lob a rug onto him while he's loose without him lifting his head
Red Horizon Ranch
01:44:39 Red
Yeah Boulder so relatable. I try to let my horse initiate touch and the things we do whenever possible. Like take the extra five minutes to let her walk up to me in the field instead of going out and getting her, pause when she turns her head away when brushing, etc. It changes the game truly and has honestly completely changed how I go about life in general, for the better. Horses have so little autonomy in our world so the little things like that we can do means so much to them. When I’m bridling a horse or anything like that I notice that they will maybe seem like they’re saying no initially by turning away or something. If you notice and respect that a lot of the time they will immediately put their nose in after, where if you had tried to chase after them it probably would escalate. That whole philosophy just means a lot to me
Boulder Creek
01:43:32 
Speaking of training
- I saw incredible training with Dan of Double Dan
What he can do with horses is amazing
I was enthralled with the Road To The Horse exhibition
Silver Melody Acres
01:42:08 Solar - KNNs
Typical gangly teenage boy XD
Minerva
01:40:50 Min
Haha I'll put a bit less pressure on myself then thank you. I'm hoping to get some poles before the end of the year so we can do some proprioception work because my goodness that boy doesn't know where his feet are xD Plus side is he doesn't mind things being around his legs whatsoever since he's so used to wandering into things
Pentagram Stables
01:40:06 Penta - KNNs
No lines, and no chasing. You just don't know our way and I'll leave it at that.
Boulder Creek
01:39:59 
I wasn't a super fan of Warwick until I saw an article heading that said something like Let Your Horse Approach You
(Yes literally only read the title)
And it's made a Huge improvement in my interactions with the horses at the barn.
I can have the stall door open and have them between me at it (huge outdoor pen) and they will chose to come to me and boop my hand without any interaction besides standing still.

And I saw a video where he said don't touch the horse until they touch you and they will tell you where to touch

(Some of it feels woowoo, but it's making a difference in the relationships between the horses and I)

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first riding lessons July 16, 2018 12:54 PM


Wildwood Stables
 
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I am starting riding lessons, I have jodhpurs, half chaps, paddock boots, helmet, ect.


but im not sure what to expect


it is a hunter-jumper-equitation stable


any advice!



first riding lessons July 16, 2018 02:27 PM


Pentagram Stables
 
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When you can, take notes. Never be afraid to ask questions.
Relax, have fun.
first riding lessons July 16, 2018 03:03 PM


Champagne Acres
 
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WWS, I might be also.
first riding lessons July 16, 2018 03:10 PM


Flipperruby30
 
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Relax (Dont be frightened to be nervous,because thats normal and probably a good thing.) and dont ever be afraid to ask questions!
I always suggest trying to bond with the horse your on before you start,but I understand you cant do that anyways in some situations. (I always try before hand just so they're familiar with you xD Find they react better when they've scouted you out x3 )
Most of all,Have fun!Its a thing to learn from and be excited by,not to be frightened of.You'll make awesome memories,and learn hundreds of new things!!

first riding lessons July 16, 2018 03:28 PM

Former Stable
 
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Don't be scared to fall off, it will have to happen eventually and the sooner you can relax and not worry about each step the easier it'll be to follow the horse's movements and not actually fall off with each twitch.

If you don't feel confident to do something, don't. There's no shame in taking longer to do what everyone else is doing, if you really need it to feel safe and comfortable.

But don't let your nerves get the best of you. Try new things and be open to new ideas.

Always listen to your instructor and stable-friends. But don't take all they're saying as gospel. If you're unsure, get a second opinion.

Back straight, shoulders back and heels down!

Have fun!

Edited at July 16, 2018 03:32 PM by reddawn
first riding lessons July 16, 2018 08:12 PM


Wildwood Stables
 
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thx everyone it will be on Tuesday next week I think
first riding lessons July 17, 2018 12:55 PM

Former Stable
 
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Adjust this based on what your trainer tells you, but when riding English my trainer (been training for decades and teaches hunter jumper and eq) tells me that when I ride I should have a straight line from shoulder, hip, to heel. good luck and have fun, basically everything else was covered by other people!
first riding lessons September 26, 2018 09:06 PM


Wildwood Stables
 
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Thank you everyone, i have had around 6 lessons and i can now jump semi-confidently!
Thanks Again!
WWS

Edited at September 26, 2018 09:44 PM by Wildwood Stables
first riding lessons September 26, 2018 09:22 PM


Hawkeye Farms
 
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Just relax and ask questions of your trainer. If you have to go slow and easy while learning to jump then do so. Not every learns the same way or at the same speed. When I was training my trainer started me off slow due to me looking like a sack of potatoes on my horse's back. It took about 6 or 7 months of just doing ground work and basics before I was confident enough to take a jump more than 4 inches off the ground or crow hopping over poles on the ground. By the time I moved on to a new trainer who specialized in show jumpers I was jumping 3ft. When I left my second trainer I was jump 5 to 6 foot fences with confidence. My jumping career was cut short when I broke my neck in a freak accident.

My horses were also a good teachers. When they caught me being to lazy in the saddle they would adjust themselves just enough to dump me in the either the hay stack at one end of the arena or in the poop pile at the other end. It only took one or two dumps in the poop pile to get me to correct what I was doing wrong with the horse.

Don't be afraid to take a spill off a horse. It will happen at some point in time. It happens to every rider at some point in time. The thing to remember is to just pick yourself up and dust yourself off and try again.
first riding lessons September 26, 2018 09:28 PM

Former Stable
 
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I have been riding for about three years now and I have only fallen off three times.I’m jumping 1’9” now! I went to Iowa for a show and I got some blue ribbons!
(blue is first place)

Edited at September 26, 2018 09:29 PM by Lone Ranger Ranch

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