“You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know”
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First – here’s great a note from Pete about his use of
The Horse Library. Pete is the Officer-in-charge of the
Oneida County Sheriff’s Mounted patrol. Besides other
honors, Pete went to the North American Police Equestrian
Championship in Kingston Ontario in Sept. 2008. All 3 of
his horses placed in top ten out of 179 entries!
Here’s what he says about The Horse Library:
“What little time I’ve spent there has been rewarding –
watching Sam Burrell’s series is terrific! So far has been
great value for the price-I am the officer- in-charge for
the Oneida County Sheriff’s Mounted and also the training officer –
54 years with horses.
I learn something new each day! Thanks again”
[thanks Pete – keep up the great work – and thanks
for your service. Charlie]
Pete’s last line: “I learn something new each day!”
ties in with today’s tip.
You can read more about The Horse Library here:
http://www.horsetrainingresources.com/TheHorseLibrary.html
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“You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know”
Profound statement, eh?
I’m 57 years old. I assure you, I become
more aware of that statement being TRUE every day
and I’m not ashamed to say so.
Let me give you an example:
We have a Red Hot trainer named Kenny Scott.
Is Kenny that good?
Let me describe some of his credentials,
then you decide.
First, Kenny grew up in the horse
business. Kenny started earning money at
12 years old breaking colts.
In 1997, Kenny won the World in Western Riding.
He also made the finals in the World
in Western Riding 20 times. Plus, he made the
finals in the Congress in Western Pleasure.
Achievements like these are amazing
considering the World Competition is by
“Invitation Only” where the best of the best
of the best “from around the world” compete
against each other.
If you want to see what Kenny has to
offer, click on the following:
http://horsetrainingresources.com/dvd-kennyscott.html
But that leads me to what I started with:
“You don’t know what you don’t know.”
I’m still amazed at the stuff I learn
as I meet with new trainers.
I discovered long ago if I can learn
just one thing….one little thing…then I
will better myself another notch.
Especially in the interview we did with Kenny –
I learned things I wouldn’t have
had I not listened to him.
And just as importantly, I was reminded
of good stuff I had forgotten.
For instance, you know how people say that
“Whoa” is the most important thing a horse
needs to know?
Kenny says going forward is the most
important thing.
I love it when someone says something contrary
to what everyone else says because it
makes me stop and think about it.
After all, Kenny’s won the World so I’m
gonna listen to what he says.
And why does he say going forward is the
most important thing?
Because a horse needs to move.
And the idea of riding is teaching the horse
to follow his head.
If he’s not moving forward, he won’t follow
his head and you won’t get him to do anything.
And another important tip is this.
If he doesn’t know to move forward very good,
he won’t have the “wanting to stop” as you exercise him.
You see, one of the ways to teach a
horse to stop is to not stop.
Don’t ask him to stop for a while.
Instead, keep him moving.
After a while, he’s gonna want to stop.
He will appreciate it.
And unless you were able to get him going
forward and doing it well…the stop won’t
be as appreciated.
And he therefore won’t be looking for
the stop as readily.
Personally, I like that way of thinking
that Kenny does.
Next, here’s a little gold nugget Kenny
tells in his interview that a lot of
people don’t get.
And that is this.
Eventually, the horse will get bored with
what you have him doing and he’ll look for
something else to do. So we add a degree of
difficulty to offset that.
Have you ever thought about that?
It’s been my experience…and I’ve heard other
trainers say it….a horse needs to be entertained or
they will look for ways to do it.
When I say entertained I simply mean they need
something new to do or they get bored.
A bored horse doesn’t learn as well and is
harder to train and therefore ride.
Thus, keep it interesting for your horse but
don’t make it too hard.
As Kenny says, add a degree of difficulty.
Over time, the degrees of difficulty you added
will make your horse a better and safer ride.
See what I mean about learning from other
trainers?
And if you want to learn more of what Kenny
reveals, click on the following:
http://horsetrainingresources.com/dvd-kennyscott.html
Here’s another valuable tip Kenny reveals.
When you ride, imagine a plumb bob going
from your shoulders to your hips.
Your shoulders and hips need to be in a line.
Why?
Because it’s the most athletic riding
position to use.
It’s the safest, easiest, and most correct.
It’s like putting yourself in position to
receive a serve from a tennis ball.
When you receive a tennis ball serve, you
want to be in position. You want to be as ready
as you can be. You must be in an athletic position.
Same with riding a horse.
http://horsetrainingresources.com/dvd-kennyscott.html
OK… that’s it for today. Stay safe around your horses!
Charlie
P.S. Have you seen the selection of videos of all the
other excellent, professional trainers we have?
We strive to bring a wide selection of trainers who
bring very valuable insights into their specialty. All
have proven themselves and are willing to show you how
to do the same. Take advantage of their expertise
and knowledge!
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