Chelsea explains some of the common issues she sees with people leading horses. Every time you lead your horse you are teaching him how to relate to you on the ground. She shows how the horse should stay out of your personal space bubble and then demonstrates proper leading procedures.
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Groundwork - Moving the Horse Lateral...
Another useful tool on the ground is moving laterally from pressure. Chelsea demonstrates how to do a leg yield from the ground with the horse’s head to the wall, which helps with a boundary to go sideways instead of forward. When the horse gets it right, she removes the aid and relaxes her body ...
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Groundwork - Transitions on the Circl...
Chelsea moves from leading the horse to circling, which she uses more for building the connection with her horse instead of for exercise. She explains her single cue aids for different gaits, stressing that using a barrage of aids to get your horse to move is just like using your leg constantly w...
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Working at the Mounting Block | Chels...
For safety reasons, another important area to work with your horse is around mounting. Chelsea Canedy explains and demonstrates the procedures she uses to teach a horse to stand quietly at the mounting block. She also shows what she does if the horse does not stop and stand in a relaxed manner.