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"I could walk by my horse all day and he doesn't have to even recognize that I'm here – and it would be a waste of my time to ask him to do anything. But if I took a stick and started poking him, then all of a sudden it becomes a whole lot more important to the horse that "I'm here." When you ask a horse to do something, a lot of other things are going to draw his attention and it's important that you become more important, no matter what it takes. The horse has to fully recognize that you're there. That's important, otherwise, you can't get to the next step: You can't get him to respond in a certain way.

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The Trail Riding Series - Training From The Heart

Formerly entitled: Training from the Heart - Television Series

Set of 3 DVDs, a six-hour collection of training for the trail rider

Repackaged for 2006, this collection offers a broad overview of topics including ground work, riding and performance segments. "Ground Work" segments cover issues relating to ground behavior; "Riding" for cues, exercises, and manners from the horse's back; and "Performance" segments for some advanced cues, maneuvers and rein control.

Each part is designed to introduce training tips and ideas to improve your skills. This six-hour collection is an excellent introduction to numerous subjects such as:

DVD #1
Catching Your Horse • Calm Down Cue • Bridling • Overcoming Rider Fear • Directional Control • Turning Your Horse Out • Buddy Sour Behavior • Giving to the Bit • Stopping and Shoulder Control.

DVD #2
Standing Still for Mounting • Kicking on the Trail • Turns on the Forehand • Biting Horses • Riding with Other Horses• Hip Control • Pecking Order • Speed Control • Picking Up Leads • Go Forward Cue • Eating on the Trail • Understanding the Reins-to-Feet Connection

DVD #3
Leading • Spooking • Collection • Crossing Obstacles • Sidepassing • Rollbacks • Jigging • Collected Stop • Riding Up and Down Hills • Crossing Water and Transitions

Special bonus: John explains the development, proper use and benefits of his Round Pen.

Total Run Time: Approximately 6 hours

Condition: New

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Item: The Trail Riding Series - Training From The Heart
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