The start of a young horse has a huge impact for the future. There is only one first time with everything we do. We need to make sure these first times count. In this course I will show you my unique way of starting young horses under the saddle. The process of what I do as a preparation up to the first ride (in liberty!) is available to you as a member. The will to succeed is important, but what’s more important is the will to prepare. What our horses learn with pleasure, they will never forget!
In this course I take you along in the important steps of my training with different young horses. Start by watching the first section of the “starting under the saddle” series in which I’ll teach you every step of my unique process from the very beginning to becoming a riding horse.
Besides the process of starting a horse under the saddle you also find case studies and tips for the first outing with your horse. In the Extras from the Arhives section you’ll find plenty of older videos of interesting young horses, like first training sessions, first rides and tips for starting sensitive horses.
If you are having difficulties with your older horse at any time of your journey, you can (re)take the steps of this course to take a new look at your journey. There are probably some gaps that need to be filled.
Introduction
Introduction to Starting Young Horses
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1. Starting under the saddle
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2. Groundwork: Finding a response Part 1
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3. Groundwork: Finding a response Part 2
Lesson 3 of 20 within section 1. Starting under the saddle.
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4. Groundwork: Adding value
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5. Groundwork: Finding softness Part 1
Lesson 5 of 20 within section 1. Starting under the saddle.
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6. Groundwork: Finding softness Part 2
Lesson 6 of 20 within section 1. Starting under the saddle.
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7. Approaching scary objects
Lesson 7 of 20 within section 1. Starting under the saddle.
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8. Guiding your horse over unfamiliar objects
Lesson 8 of 20 within section 1. Starting under the saddle.
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9. Working with flags and sound attributes
Lesson 9 of 20 within section 1. Starting under the saddle.
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10. The saddling process – Part 1
Lesson 10 of 20 within section 1. Starting under the saddle.
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11. The saddling process – Part 2
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12. Working with the bags
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13. The next groundwork steps before riding
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Lesson 14 of 20 within section 1. Starting under the saddle.
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15. Working from the fence
Lesson 15 of 20 within section 1. Starting under the saddle.
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Lesson 17 of 20 within section 1. Starting under the saddle.
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18. Introducing the riders weight
Lesson 18 of 20 within section 1. Starting under the saddle.
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Lesson 19 of 20 within section 1. Starting under the saddle.
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2. Case study: Starting an unresponsive horse
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3. Adding value to the groundwork
Lesson 3 of 19 within section 2. Case study: Starting an unresponsive horse.
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4. Releasing Tension & “Lunging versus Circling”
Lesson 4 of 19 within section 2. Case study: Starting an unresponsive horse.
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5. Valuable preparation for riding
Lesson 5 of 19 within section 2. Case study: Starting an unresponsive horse.
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6. Training under difficult circumstances
Lesson 6 of 19 within section 2. Case study: Starting an unresponsive horse.
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7. First time working with plastic around his back
Lesson 7 of 19 within section 2. Case study: Starting an unresponsive horse.
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Lesson 8 of 19 within section 2. Case study: Starting an unresponsive horse.
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Lesson 9 of 19 within section 2. Case study: Starting an unresponsive horse.
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10. First time with the bags
Lesson 10 of 19 within section 2. Case study: Starting an unresponsive horse.
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Lesson 11 of 19 within section 2. Case study: Starting an unresponsive horse.
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12. Steering Part 1: Teaching a young horse to steer
Lesson 12 of 19 within section 2. Case study: Starting an unresponsive horse.
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13. What can go wrong during the first steps of steering
Lesson 13 of 19 within section 2. Case study: Starting an unresponsive horse.
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14. Steering Part 2: trot, smaller circles and following your body aids
Lesson 14 of 19 within section 2. Case study: Starting an unresponsive horse.
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15. Riding in the arena: Making circles
Lesson 15 of 19 within section 2. Case study: Starting an unresponsive horse.
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16. Riding in the arena: Circling in trot
Lesson 16 of 19 within section 2. Case study: Starting an unresponsive horse.
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17. Riding in the arena: Following the track
Lesson 17 of 19 within section 2. Case study: Starting an unresponsive horse.
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18. Riding in the arena: Finding a soft feel
Lesson 18 of 19 within section 2. Case study: Starting an unresponsive horse.
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19. Riding in the arena: The beginning of dressage
Lesson 19 of 19 within section 2. Case study: Starting an unresponsive horse.
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3. Exploring the world
1. Tips for your first forest ride
Lesson 1 of 1 within section 3. Exploring the world.
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4. Extras from the archive
First training: Liberty start
Lesson 1 of 8 within section 4. Extras from the archive.
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First rides: An insecure horse
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First rides: A horse with fear
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First rides: A less motivated horse
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First rides: A less forwards horse
Lesson 5 of 8 within section 4. Extras from the archive.
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Starting sensitive horses: Essential elements
Lesson 6 of 8 within section 4. Extras from the archive.
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Starting sensitive horses: The second ride
Lesson 7 of 8 within section 4. Extras from the archive.
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Starting sensitive horses: Using the turnaround
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