101 Longeing and Long Lining Exercises

101 Longeing and Long Lining Exercises
Author: Cherry Hill
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
Total Pages: 658
Release: 2008-04-21
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 0470336439

If you are like most people, you know what you want your horse to do and how you want him to behave. You want your training experiences to be safe and enjoyable for both you and your horse. But maybe you aren't sure what to do and when. In 101 Longeing and Long Lining Exercises you'll find complete ground training lesson plans from square 1 to square 101. Cherry Hill starts with basic in-hand and free longeing lessons, then takes you through the addition of a longe line, cavesson, bridle, surcingle, side reins, saddle, and long lines. You'll learn a wide variety of ground training exercises suitable for both English and Western horses. In-hand section: * Fancy footwork * Whip works * Pitching a wave * Turn on the forehand * Sidepass * Longeing section: * Stop, look, and listen * Outside turns * Inside turns * Whip talk Spirals * Wagon wheels * Bending tune-up * Contact and collection * Long lining section: * Long line lingo * Yin y ang * Figure-8 * Serpentines * Backing * Cavalletti work * Trail obstacles Each of the exercises is laid out with a diagram, step-by-step instructions, and an explanation of its benefits. The exercises progress from the basic skills to more advanced ones, such as counter-canter and flying changes of lead. This book and its companion volume, Longeing and Long Lining the English and Western Horse: A Total Program, give you a solid foundation for helping your horse work in productive form.

101 Ground Training Exercises for Every Horse & Handler

101 Ground Training Exercises for Every Horse & Handler
Author: Cherry Hill
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2012-05-08
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 160342833X

Ground training is the key to a safe and pleasurable riding experience. Designed for easy reference while working with your horse, this guide can be hung on a post. Riders of all disciplines and skill levels will benefit from these exercises that reinforce good habits and help develop a strong bond between horse and rider.

Long Reining with Double Dan

Long Reining with Double Dan
Author: Dan James
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 9781570767401

Are you ready to build a stronger partnership with your horse? Hoping to achieve a remarkable softness from the ground before you swing into the saddle? Starting a youngster or working to overcome training and behavioral problems in an older mount? Becoming bored with endless round-penning? Australian equestrian stars Dan James and Dan Steers of Double Dan Horsemanship are here to show every horse owner the basic steps to an infinitely useable training skill: long-reining. If ever there was hidden treasure in the diverse and ever-evolving realm of horsemanship, it is this underused but incredibly valuable practice. Long-reining benefits every equestrian discipline--as James and Steers demonstrate--improving the horse's self-carriage and responsiveness to the aids,and your feel and timing, like nothing else, and all from a safe and controlled position on the ground. Bring long-reining into your barn with these 20 easy-to-understand lessons, explained step-by-step with full-color photographs, including: how to use and hold long reins, how to introduce them to your horse, how to navigate with accuracy and change speed, and how perform lateral work that improves your horse's flexibility and overall movement. You, and your horse, will enjoy the drive.

The Uspc Guide to Longeing and Ground Training

The Uspc Guide to Longeing and Ground Training
Author: Susan E. Harris
Publisher: Howell Book House
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1997-09
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 9781630262389

Longeing and ground training are an important part of horsemanship, both in training the horse and in the education of the rider. This book explains the principles of handling and training horses safely from the ground, including leading, teaching good ground manners, and preparation for longeing. It provides an introduction to longeing, equipment, techniques, and longeing for various purposes, including longeing to improve the horse's movement and longeing the rider. Because longeing is an activity that requires skill, knowledge, and safe techniques, The USPC Guide to Longeing and Ground Training is essential to understanding what you will need, what to do, and how long to do it safely for yourself and your horse. This guide can be used by Pony Clubbers, instructors, and all horse owners who want to learn about longeing and how to use this technique safely to benefit their horses' training. The Howell Equestrian Library

101 Horsemanship & Equitation Patterns

101 Horsemanship & Equitation Patterns
Author: Cherry Hill
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2010-06-24
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1603423915

This sequel to Cherry Hill's top-seller 101 Arena Exercises presents step-by-step instructions for unique patterns in the most popular classes of English and Western competition. The book's comb-bound format allows it to hang in the barn or lay flat on a barrel for easy reference. Full-page arena maps for every pattern make this the perfect in-the-saddle workbook for riders of all abilities.

How to Think Like a Horse

How to Think Like a Horse
Author: Cherry Hill
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2011-06-30
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 160342802X

In this fascinating best seller, Cherry Hill explores the way horses think and how it affects their behavior. Explaining why certain smells and sounds appeal to your horse’s sensibility and what sets off his sudden movements, Hill stresses how recognizing the thought processes behind your horse’s actions can help you communicate effectively and develop a trusting relationship based on mutual respect.

Intermediate English Exercises

Intermediate English Exercises
Author: Cherry Hill
Publisher: Storey Publishing
Total Pages: 35
Release: 1998-01-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1580170420

Each easy-to-use "read and ride" workbook includes complete, illustrated directions, an arena map, a list of exercise benefits, necessary precautions, and a "Test Your Skills" section.

Your Pony, Your Horse

Your Pony, Your Horse
Author: Cherry Hill
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2012-11-09
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1612123252

Owning a horse is a lot of fun, but also requires a lot of responsibility. Designed for children ages 9 and up, this encouraging and informative guide introduces kids to both the satisfying rewards and the hard work that caring for a horse entails. With easy-to-understand language and clear illustrations, Cherry Hill covers every aspect of selecting, housing, feeding, and showing horses. Emphasizing an understanding of horse behavior, Hill provides kids with all the information they need to safely and successfully keep their own horse.

Horse Hoof Care

Horse Hoof Care
Author: Cherry Hill
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2009-01-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1603426469

Help your horse put his best foot forward! Stressing the critical importance of hoof care to your horse’s overall health, this guide covers all aspects of proper hoof maintenance — from dealing with lost shoes, cracks, and thrush to promoting healthy hooves through a balanced diet. With in-depth discussions of hoof anatomy, the role of the farrier, and the importance of daily routines, Horse Hoof Care provides everything you need to know to give your horse a solid foundation of healthy, strong hooves.

Trailering Your Horse

Trailering Your Horse
Author: Cherry Hill
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2012-11-12
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1612122434

Properly trailering your horse is an essential skill every horse owner needs to master. With clear text and detailed photography, Cherry Hill shows you how to choose an appropriate truck and trailer combination; train your horse to confidently enter and exit the trailer; and drive safely while pulling a loaded trailer. With tips on emergency equipment and caring for your horse en route, this guide has everything you need to know to create a safe and stress-free traveling experience for you and your horse.