trail horse riding

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Re: trail horse riding

"To help slow my horse, I hum. I hum because it naturally changes my seat. So when I'm practicing loping, and my horse is going faster than I want, then I sit down and I count or hum. So, I'll pick up speed and I'll say go faster, then I'll sit down and hum. If I change my seat and he does not slow down, then…"

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On the Trail by John Lyons

A terrific book from John Lyons for the trail rider covering spooking, crossing obstacles, bucking, buddy sour, calming your horse down - and much more!

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This book takes a look at both the preparation for trail riding and how to handle many common on-the-trail problems. Remember that the bottom line of having a good time on the trail is being able to control you horse - and that requires training.

Section I: Back At Home
Topics include:
• Develop a Steady-Eddy Trail Horse
• Steer the Tail
• Do-It-Yourself Power Steering
• Calm Down Now!
• On Top of Ol' Pokey
• Preempt That Spook
• Warm Up for the Trail

Section II: Challenges on the Trail
Topics include:
• Positioning on the Trail
• Putting Grace in Your Horse's Steps
• Buddy Sour
• End Bucking for Good
• Creek Crossing Without a Crisis
• Gates: A Simple Open-and-Shut Case
• No Eating on the Go

Section III: Practical Advice
Topics include:
• Cold-Weather Riding
• Riding Double
• Teaching the Horse to Load Himself

"On the Trail" is one of a collection of 9 books. Purchase the entire collection today for $199.00 and save $34.91!

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