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A Misunderstood Horse Training Secret

Posted on April 5, 2013 by admin

Horse Training Tips
A Misunderstood Horse Training Secret

Paul Esh Horse Training

Did you know that horses and men
have something in common?

As you probably know, most men often have
a short attention span.

Look at this – there was this study
done in 2003 in Rome.

They tested the attention levels of
1500 men as they watched a female newscaster
that was quite attractive.

The results? Care to guess?

More than 1100 of them couldn’t remember
anything the newscaster said for
the first 30 seconds of the newscast.

Rather typical for most guys (sadly).

Give us something to distract us and
we’re in la la land for a while.

Thing is, horses are like that too.

Horses Get Distracted:

They get distracted pretty easily.

And that’s a problem when you’re
working with a horse.

You always want your horse payin’
attention to you.

You Need Your Horse’s Attention:

Surprisingly, lots of people don’t
understand why this is so important.

One of the big reasons, of course, is
not being able to teach a horse something.

If he’s lookin’ elsewhere and not
focused on you, then how are you to
teach him anything.

That’s one of the reasons you ask a
horse to move around.

It gets their attention back to you.

It’s sort of the equivalent of someone
saying your name and you looking to see who’s
calling you.

So as you’re doing ground work with
your horse or just trying to teach some little
thing, he’s gotta be payin’ attention.

HOWEVER! Here’s something you may not have
thought of.

When we filmed Paul Esh, Paul noted that
one of the reasons a horse doens’t pay attention
to you is because…

“You’re boring!”

Yep.

Booooooring.

I’ve heard several trainers say the same
thing in different ways.

One trainer even said, “Horses are looking
for entertainment.”

While I don’t think they’re looking to
watch Black Beauty on TV, they do need stimulus.

So what does Paul recommend?

This.

How To Overcome Boredom:

Make your horse move…even just a step
may do it.

If your horse is lookin’ around and you
don’t seem to exist in his world for the
moment, then just have him step back or
left or right.

Losing their attention is nothing to get
mad about either.

It’s natural and it’s just the way it is.

So if your horse isn’t focused on you when
he should be, then have him move.

You’re certain to get him focused on you then.

As small as this sounds, it’s vital you
have their attention.

The more they’re used to giving you their
attention, the safer you’re gonna be in
the long run.

Heck, if you’re out riding a trail and
they’re forgetting you’re on them, you could be
in BIG trouble if they spook.

Plus, there’ve been plenty of cases where
a horse was being ridden, forgot his rider was up
there on him, suddenly saw him again and bucked.

So…

Is it worth it to get your horse’s attention
on you and to get him habitually doing it?

Oh yeah!

Paul Esh shows different ways to do that and
also shows how to keep a horse out of your
space…another important piece of knowledge.

To see more about Paul’s info,
click the following:

http://www.horsetrainingresources.com/dvds/paulesh-respect-space/

Just so you know, another important thing
about having your horse’s attention is that it is
respectful.

Have you ever talked with someone and they
were lookin’ around…seemingly ignoring you
or certainly not focusing on what you were saying?

I don’t have time for people like that.

And I absolutely won’t let my horses do that!

After all, if we’re out riding while he still
has a mindset of disrespect, who do you think he’s
gonna take care of when he gets scared?

IT WON’T BE ME!

What’s worse, without his respect you can hardly
teach him anything cuz he’ll think he doesn’t have
to do it.

http://www.horsetrainingresources.com/dvds/paulesh-respect-space/

I rest my case. Learn how to keep your horse’s
attention or else you’ll be fighting him and
risking your safety in the long run.

That’s it for today. Ride safe. Be safe.

Charlie

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“Hi Charlie,

I just wanted to take a moment, first of all,
to wish you and your family a wonderful New Year,
may God bless you all!

I also want to thank you for your emails
and encouragement.

I’m still assimilating my latest purchase
(Jesse Beery) in between a busy family, full
time job and long commute to & from work…
seems I never have enough time to spend with
the 5 horses. (FIVE! God must have special
plans for us to have 5!)

They do all have their own personalities and
challenges, so yes we need to understand each
and love and work with them each according to
their needs and personality. It is wonderful
to see the transformation of a ‘scared and flighty’
horse to a more confident partner. Thanks for
all of your tips & products to help us learn
how to work with these magnificent animals
God has given us.

Sincerely,
Debbie”

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5 Rules of Respect Building With Your Horse

Posted on April 3, 2013 by admin

5 Rules of Respect Building With Your Horse

You’d be surprised…

Respect from your horse isn’t just
about making him move and keeping him
out of your space.

Like a recipe for a cake, getting
respect from your horse is made up of
different ingredients.

Brad Myers says this in his DVD:

“You have to earn the horse’s
respect…you cannot demand it.”

http://www.horsetrainingresources.com/dvds/meyers-little-things/

Demanding your horse’s respect is a
way to get yourself hurt.

No one, not even horses, like to be
ruled by an iron hand.

Thus, says Brad,

“you get the respect..
— by being the leader,
— by educating your horse,
— by showing them,
— by preparing them,
— and having feel.”

Let’s go over these one by one.

First, being the leader.

Being the leader means just that.

You never allow him to get in your space
but you can go into his.

Being the leader means when you tell him
he can eat…then he can eat.

And here’s something people miss.

When he’s eating…

“Leave Him Alone!”

That’s his time – not yours.

Besides, there’s a little-known yet powerful
“Respect Destroyer” that happens when you’re
with your horse when he eats.

It’s one of the greatest tips ever revealed
by a trainer and I give Brad total credit for it.

Onward.

Next, educating your horse.

He needs to know what you want.

When he knows what you want, he’s not
confused and therefore has more confidence.

When he has confidence around you, he feels
good about you.

How do YOU feel around people when you feel
confident when being with them?

Don’t you have more respect for them?

Also, when you educate your horse, you’re
getting them to move their feet and that
builds respect for you in their mind.
(As long as you’re fair)

Next, showing them.

This is much like educating them.

Show them they can trust you.

Show them you are the leader and you will
take care of them.

Show them they don’t have to freak out
over a plastic sack.

Preparing them is the next.

An example is giving them a cue before
you ask them to do something.

Don’t just demand it without a prompt.

Preparing also comes in the form of
warming up before exercising.

Lastly, and very important, have feel.

Feel is kinda hard to explain but is
critical.

The best definition of “Feel” I ever
heard was from Brad Myers.

If you want to know more about Brad,
click the following:

http://www.horsetrainingresources.com/dvds/meyers-little-things/

Brad says “Feel” is:

1. Timing
2. Balance
3. Release

Timing is knowing “when” to ask your
horse something.

Balance is knowing, for example, if you
need to apply more pressure…or less.

How much is too much?
How much is not enough?

Release is, of course, releasing the
pressure so the horse seeks the release and
therefore learns what to do.

No doubt there’s a lot to know about
respect. There’s far more to it than what I
just told you – but I couldn’t explain it
better than what Brad does.

Frankly, if you don’t own this DVD yet
then you should.

It’s one of the most important ones we
have available.

http://www.horsetrainingresources.com/dvds/meyers-little-things/

I would suggest, that anytime you watch any of
our DVDs or read our books, that you study what’s
going on. These professional trainers have developed
and revealed dozens of tips, methods, techniques and even
some of their “secrets” that they are teaching you.

Please don’t watch them to be “entertained”. They are
not for that purpose. But if you will watch each one
multiple times – at least 3 times – you will pick up
all these training “gems” that you can put into your
bag of tricks to use for years to come.

Our training materials should be considered an
investment in you – and ultimately in your horses.

But it all starts with you.

Study what they’re showing. You’ll be surprised at
how much more you can pick up if you’re actively
looking for the principles they want you learn.

That’s it for today…stay safe out there.

Charlie

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Why… That Dang Horse!

Posted on March 26, 2013 by admin

“Why… That Dang Horse!”

If you have animals – horses, dogs, cats, or just about anything else, then I’m sure you’ve had your share of moments when things just don’t go like you hope.

Here’s a dog story…

It happened in Newfoundland.

Glenn Shaw, a trash collector, brought
his dog along with him in his truck one day.

The dog’s name was Bear.

On December 20, 2001, Shaw got out
of his big 10 wheeled truck to load some
garbage.

Somehow his dog released the air brake.

The truck rolled downhill and Shaw
ran after it.

But he couldn’t catch it.

The truck plunged into the Souhegan
River along with the dog.

Glenn dove in after his dog.

The dog survived and it took a hazardous
waste crew over two hours to clean up the mess.

I imagine everyone has a
“dang that horse”
story, too.

A lot of the “dang that horse”
situations occur during riding.

Perhaps one of the most common reasons
the situations happen is because the rider
sends the horse mixed signals.

Just think about it.

Put yourself in the horse’s shoes:

If you’re a horse and you don’t have
the ability to reason like a human does, what
do you do when you’re told to do conflicting
things?

You simply keep guessing what the rider wants.

Pretty soon, you get overwhelmed, fed up
or both. The rider keeps after you,
maybe yanking the reins, spurrin’ you,
clucking, yelling or who-knows-what at you.

You finally have had enough.

Then you just…

“Buck ’em off!”

“Heck with it!”, you say and eject the rider.

Can you really blame the horse for reacting
to you like that if he doesn’t know what
you want?

I know many instances where the rider
thinks the horse is an idiot when, in fact,
the rider is causing the problems.

I don’t know what your riding skills
are like but if they need to be polished,
I urge you to get with a reputable trainer
or instructor and take lessons.

The problem with that is some trainers
get ridiculous with their lessons….and
some, unfortunately, are dishonest.

Here’s a couple hints.

If you go to a trainer for lessons,
don’t reveal too much about yourself at first
other than how long you’ve been riding and
your experience level.

Next, don’t show up at the trainer’s
place in a Lexus or some other vehicle that
says, “Hey…I have money.”

I’ve heard of trainers that spot
that and milk it for all it’s worth.

Next, don’t tell ’em what you do for
a living if you can help it.

Why?

Because if what you do for a living
makes you good money, there’s another reason
to milk it.

Now you may think I’m down on trainers.

I’m not. I’m simply saying you don’t know
who is honest so just be prepared.

A good, honest referral from someone you
trust is invaluable when you’re looking
for a trainer, a farrier or a vet.

If you don’t have time to go to a trainer
for riding help then here are some pointers from
Diana Quintana’s “How To Ride A Horse” DVD.

First, know how your horse works.

They have various gaits.

When they walk it’s a 1,2,3,4.

When they trot, it’s a two-beat gait.

When they lope, it’s a 3 beat gait.

Why does this matter?

Because you’ll be riding each gait differently.

You don’t ride a walking gait like you would
a trot.

Start at the walk and feel each foot hit
the ground.

Let your lower body relax and let the horse’s
motion move your hips around.

Don’t go past the walk until you’ve nearly
mastered it.

Then work on the next gait up.

You can’t get good at the next faster gait
until you’ve mastered the one before it.

More riding pointers:

For good horsemanship, your shoulders need
to be square.

Your head looks straight.

You’re sitting upright.

Your legs are close to the horse directly
underneath him.

BUT!…

Your legs from just below the knee down
aren’t touching the horse unless you ask him to
move with your legs.

Keep your elbows in – no flopping around.

There’s much more to it than this, but it
gives you a good start.

And if you want to know more of what Diana
shows in her “How To Ride A Horse” DVD,
then click on the following:

https://www.horsetrainingresources.com/dvds/dianaquintana-safely-confidently/

Here’s a shortened link: Click HERE for Diana’s Horse Riding DVD

Here’s another thing you can try that’s in Diana’s DVD:

First, your hands must be still.

You can’t be jerkin’ them all over the place.

Why?

You don’t want your horse’s face pulled
on all the time – he won’t like it and you may
end up on the ground.

So, practice keeping your hands still
with a cup of ice water.

It makes you “very aware” of where
your hands are. It helps you keep good posture,
and sitting up straight.

So you hold the ice water in one hand
and ride with the other.

This works good because it forces you
to concentrate on “your” hands because you’re
holding the ice and gets you to leave the horse
alone.

And don’t be staring down at the cup
of ice water. Look straight ahead and keep
your head up.

You’ll know if you spill any :>)

Oh…and why do you have ice in the water?

To keep it from sloshing around so
much – you’re gonna need it!

Get Diana’s Riding DVD – you can learn a lot
from an experienced pro. Why is she qualified
to help you?

She won the “World Championship” and has coached
dozens in showing and riding competitions. And,
she’s a great instructor and communicator!

Click this link now to read more about this
excellent training DVD:

http://www.horsetrainingresources.com/quintanariding

OK – that’s it for today. Stay safe around your horses!

Charlie

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“Hi Charlie,

I have definitely found tremendous help, encouragement
and great teaching lessons for both myself and my
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Sam Burrell’s Operating System and Brad Meyers
The Little Things have been so valuable. You horse
tips are so awesome and provide me an abiltiy to
check myself to ensure I am not creating the
bad habits that can so easily be created out
of love or ignorance.

Ignorance is not bliss when it comes to our
beloved horses.

Thank you , thank you, thank you, Keep them coming
and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

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