Category Archives: Pearl
Ruby: Day 15 horse training walking quietly
Today in the round pen, when I walked toward her with the saddle, she ran away. I encouraged her to run by slapping the whip on the ground. I asked her to turn and go the other direction often. … Continue reading
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Ruby and Pearl: Day 14 horse training milestones
Today I took the mares out for their daily ride. I left the other one so that she couldn’t be seen by the one I was working with. It worked better. Jigginess is a vice or a fault in which … Continue reading
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Ruby and Pearl: Day 13 Horse Training/ Separation Anxiety or Buddy Sour
I was wrong about Pearl not caring about the separation from Ruby. She didn’t show any anxiety in the pasture. However, I rode Pearl yesterday. I saddled up Pearl pretty close to where I’ve been keeping Ruby, and Pearl showed … Continue reading
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Ruby and Pearl: Day 7 Horse Training
Sensitization and desensitization are two major components of horse training. Sensitization has to do with the horse noticing and responding to the aids i.e. reins, legs, and voice. Desensitization has to do with the horse getting used to and remaining calm … Continue reading
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Ruby and Pearl: Day 6 Horse Training
Ruby and Pearl: Day 6 Horse Training “Patience, time, and consistency will get you there. I have faith in you. ” Gina Haggard: horse trainer, friend Any job of work that you undertake, especially when there are some surprises, … Continue reading
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