tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-150950132024-03-07T04:25:01.171-05:00Improving Communication Between Horse and RiderHorse Training Tips with Deanna Castro. Featuring the latest information on new product reviews, training, and tips for the horse lover.Deannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11248012197291099658noreply@blogger.comBlogger131125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15095013.post-90064023792317272242012-04-20T22:12:00.000-04:002012-04-20T22:13:35.092-04:00Five Things to Do to Correct a Spooking Horse<br />
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You know the drill, a horse sees a dog barking and he spooks. The wind blows a bag and the horse will spook. A car drives up the driveway and there he goes again. This is extremely common behavior and can be corrected. Horses are prey, and their instinct is telling them that they are going to get eaten. They also have instinct to trust the herd leader. If you are the herd leader then they will not worry about the goblins in the mailbox because you the herd leader are always in control and make the herd feel safe.<br />
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1) <span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;" style="font-weight: bold;">Exude confidence.</span> A horse can feel what you feel, if you feel nervous or scared your horse will feel that. If your horse scares you every time you ride him that will create a snowball effect and the two of you will feed off of each other’s fears.<br />
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2) <span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;" style="font-weight: bold;">Go back to the basics of groundwork.</span> If your horse is jumpy on the ground, he most definitely will be just as jumpy in the saddle. Something is missing from your program, fill in the missing parts and then take it to the next level of riding.<br />
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3) <span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;" style="font-weight: bold;">Longe your horse.</span> Longe him with a purpose, don’t just let him run around in a circle dragging you all over the place. This type of behavior is counter-productive and will not allow your horse to feel confidence that you are not only the herd’s leader, but an excellent one.<br />
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4) <span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;" style="font-weight: bold;">Practice, practice and then some more practice.</span> Don’t expect to go out to the barn once and a while and for your horse to have gotten better. The only way for your horse to get better is by putting in lots of time on the ground and in the saddle. Expose your horse to as many scenarios and things as possible.<br />
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5) <span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;" style="font-weight: bold;">ABT</span> – Always be training. If you are not training your horse you are un-training your horse. Start being the leader from the moment you get your horse from the stall or pasture until the moment you put him away.<br />
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If you do these five things, and do them correctly I guarantee you will no longer have a spooking horse, but a calm confident friend.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--
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I'm a big planner, I like to pay attention to the details especially when training horses. <b>Even if you are not to the point of training a horse, but you yourself are in training I would suggest you keep a training journal.</b><br />
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If you don't want to bring a big journal to the barn, at least bring a pocket one and jot down some notes about your ride. You may see some similarities that can give you some insight to become a better rider. Another thing to add to your horse journal is vocabulary words. As we all know, in the world of horses there is an entire language to learn. Write down new words and their definitions in your journal.<br />
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<u><b>Types of Journals:</b></u><br />
<ul><li><b>Spiral Bound Notebook </b>- this type of journal is cheap and easy. You can pick one up anywhere, and start writing!</li>
<li><b>Three Ring Binder</b> - This is a great type of journal because you can rearrange it any way you would like. You can add in training articles that you find online or in magazines.</li>
<li><b>Pocket Notebook </b>- a great little book to keep in your pocket when you ride so that you can jot down notes.</li>
<li><b>Blog</b> - You can blog your riding and training progress and have it as private or as public as you would like!</li>
<li><b>Electronic</b> - Using google docs or Microsoft word, you can make a great electronic journal</li>
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Hopefully now I will have some better looking pictures ;)</div><div><br /></div><div>Enjoy this weeks episode,</div><div><br /></div><div>Deanna</div><div><br /></div><a href="http://stablescoop.horseradionetwork.com/"><img class="size-full wp-image-567 alignnone" title="stablescooplogo100" src="http://stablescoop.horseradionetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/stablescooplogo100.jpg" alt="" width="100" height="100" /></a><br /><br />This episode of the <a href="http://www.stablescoop.com/" target="_blank">Stable Scoop Radio Show</a> is brought to you by the <a href="http://www.horseradionetwork.com/" target="_blank">Horse Radio Network</a>.<br />_________________________________________<br /><br /><a href="http://stablescoop.horseradionetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/horsephoto.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-652" title="horsephoto" src="http://stablescoop.horseradionetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/horsephoto.jpg" alt="Photo by Carien Schippers" width="432" height="288" /></a><br /><br />Everyone is a photographer at heart. Listen in as we speak with the world's leading horse photographers to find out their secrets. Glenn the Geek and Helena B. learn the top 12 tricks to taking a better horse photo and we take a look at the best cameras for Holiday Gifts. What a fun show this is!<br /><br /><strong>Stable Scoop Episode 13 - Show Notes and Links:</strong><br /><ul><br /> <li>Hosts: Glenn the Geek and Helena B.</li><br /> <li>Co-Host: Carien Schippers is one of the leading horse photographers in the county and founder of the <a href="http://www.equinephotographers.org/" target="_blank">Equine Photographers Network</a>. Carien lives in upstate New York and her websites are <a href="http://www.imagequine.com/" target="_blank">imagequine.com</a> & <a href="http://www.horsedrivephotos.com/" target="_blank">horsedrivephotos.com</a>.</li><br /> <li>Guest: Scott K. Trees from <a href="http://www.treesmedia.com/" target="_blank">Trees Media</a> is one of the world's best equine photographers. He is in demand around the world but took a minute to share some of his secrets with us.</li><br /> <li>Guest: Tom Mahan of <a href="http://www.porters.com/" target="_blank">Porters Cameras</a> give us some great camera gift recommendations for this Holiday Season.</li><br /> <li>Here are the top 12 things that the guests agree make a better horse photo. To get more detail on each of the items, take a listen to the show.<br /><ul><br /> <li>Read the manual and understand your camera.</li><br /> <li>Take the camera out of automatic mode.</li><br /> <li>Best lens for good horse photos is 80/200 or 70/200.</li><br /> <li>Shoot at the end of the lens, further away from the subject zoomed in.</li><br /> <li>Timing is critical for action horse shots. Learn when to snap the picture.</li><br /> <li>Patience, patience and patience.</li><br /> <li>Learn how horses move.</li><br /> <li>Framing - eliminate horizontal line in your image.</li><br /> <li>Take picture of a horse from heart level.</li><br /> <li>The best light for horse photography is early morning or late afternoon.</li><br /> <li>Shadows are your friend.</li><br /> <li>When the horse is done - it's done!</li><br /></ul><br /></li><br /> <li>Porter's camera pick's for this holiday season. Follow the links and get those gifts today:</li><br /></ul><br /><p style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong>Lower Price Point:</strong></p><br /><p style="padding-left: 30px; text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://porters.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=PCS&Product_Code=030531&Product_Count=&Category_Code=" target="_blank">Canon PowerShot SX110 IS Digital Camera - $279.00</a></strong></p><br /><p style="padding-left: 30px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://porters.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=PCS&Product_Code=030531&Product_Count=&Category_Code="><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-656" title="canonpowershot" src="http://stablescoop.horseradionetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/canonpowershot.jpg" alt="" width="100" height="99" /></a></p><br /><p style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong>Medium Price Point:</strong></p><br /><br /><p style="padding-left: 30px; text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://porters.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=PCS&Product_Code=030483&Product_Count=&Category_Code=" target="_blank">Nikon D60 Digital SLR w/18-55mm f3.5-5.6G<br />Vibration Reduction Lens - $599.00</a></strong><br /></p><p style="padding-left: 30px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://porters.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=PCS&Product_Code=030483&Product_Count=&Category_Code="><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-657" title="nikond60" src="http://stablescoop.horseradionetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/nikond60.jpg" alt="" width="100" height="98" /></a></p><br /><p style="padding-left: 30px; text-align: left;"><strong>The Really Nice One:</strong> (This baby will get you brownie points!)</p><br /><p style="padding-left: 30px; text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://porters.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=PCS&Product_Code=030515&Product_Count=&Category_Code=" target="_blank">Nikon D700 Digital SLR - $2,999.00</a></strong></p><br /><p style="padding-left: 30px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://porters.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=PCS&Product_Code=030515&Product_Count=&Category_Code="><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-658" title="nikond700" src="http://stablescoop.horseradionetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/nikond700.jpg" alt="" width="100" height="98" /></a></p><br /><br />_______________________________________________________________<br /><br /><a href="http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/stablescoop.horseradionetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/podcasts/StableScoopEpisode13.mp3"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-524" title="listennow125" src="http://stablescoop.horseradionetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/listennow125.jpg" alt="" width="125" height="46" /></a> <a href="http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/stablescoop.horseradionetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/podcasts/StableScoopEpisode13.mp3"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-434" title="download" src="http://stablescoop.horseradionetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/download.jpg" alt="" width="145" height="46" /></a> <a href="http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=287942647"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-435" title="itune" src="http://stablescoop.horseradionetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/itune.jpg" alt="" width="125" height="46" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--
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That's my two cents on the subject...</div><div><br /></div><div>Enjoy this weeks episode!</div><div><br /></div><div>Deanna</div><div><br /></div><a href="http://stablescoop.horseradionetwork.com/"><img class="size-full wp-image-567 alignnone" title="stablescooplogo100" src="http://stablescoop.horseradionetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/stablescooplogo100.jpg" alt="" width="100" height="100" /></a><br /><br />This episode of the <a href="http://www.stablescoop.com/" target="_blank">Stable Scoop Radio Show</a> is brought to you by the <a href="http://www.horseradionetwork.com/" target="_blank">Horse Radio Network</a>.<br />_________________________________________<br /><br /><a href="http://stablescoop.horseradionetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/sadoldbarn.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-639" title="sadoldbarn" src="http://stablescoop.horseradionetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/sadoldbarn.jpg" alt="" width="286" height="237" /></a><br /><br />How are these economic downturns affecting horse business owners and what can they do to get through? Four guests that know a whole lot about horse businesses help us evaluate the options and what business owners need to do in these tough times. A must listen for anyone in the horse business.<br /><br /><strong>Stable Scoop Episode 12 - Show Notes and Links:</strong><br /><ul><br /> <li><strong>Hosts:</strong> <a href="http://stablescoop.horseradionetwork.com/hosts/" target="_blank">Glenn the Geek</a> and <a href="http://stablescoop.horseradionetwork.com/hosts/" target="_blank">Helena B</a>.</li><br /> <li><strong>Co-Host:</strong> Laurie Cerny from One Horse Press: Laurie wrote the book <em>"<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Horsin-Around-Marketing-Promoting-Business/dp/0595456065/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1225534146&sr=8-1" target="_blank">Horsin' Around The USA Guide To Marketing & Promoting Your Horse Business"</a>.</em> Laurie A. Cerny is a professional journalist and marketing professional who has won numerous state and national awards for her writing, photography, graphic design and advertising both in mainstream media and within the horse industry. Her work has appeared in <a href="http://www.johnlyons.com/" target="_blank">John Lyon’s Perfect Horse</a>, <a href="http://www.thehorse.com/" target="_blank">The Horse</a>, <a href="http://www.horsechannel.com/horse-magazines/horse-illustrated/" target="_blank">Horse Illustrated</a>, <a href="http://www.westernhorseman.com/" target="_blank">Western Horseman</a>, <a href="http://www.equinetimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/frontpage" target="_blank">Equine Times</a>, <a href="http://www.mlive.com/kzgazette/" target="_blank">Kalamazoo Gazette</a>, <a href="http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/frontpage" target="_blank">Detroit News</a>, <a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/" target="_blank">Chicago Tribune</a>, and more. She also served as the communication director for a major saddle and horse product manufacturer.</li><br /> <li><strong>Guest:</strong> Megan Lanzarone of <a href="http://www.teamceoeventing.com/" target="_blank">Team CEO Eventing</a>in Lexington, KY. Team CEO is a successful full service Eventing facility, offering locations in Ashland KY and Lexington KY. Megan Lanzarone (previously Megan Moore), 4th in the 2005 USEA Gold Cup Advanced Level Standings. Megan has successfully competed through the Advanced Level and has students through the Intermediate level. They are into the training and sales of event horses and have a very active training and lesson stable</li><br /> <li><strong>Guest:</strong> Todd Branson is the <a href="http://www.aqha.org/" target="_blank">AQHA</a> Sr. Manager of Marketing. Todd graduated from Purdue University with a bachelors of science degree in Animal Science in 2001. Shortly after graduating, Todd went to work as a 4-H Extension Educator with Oklahoma State University. In 2004, he moved to Amarillo to begin his career with the <a href="http://www.aqha.org/" target="_blank">American Quarter Horse Association</a> in marketing. Today, Todd is the Sr. Manager of Marketing and focuses most of his time with AQHA on show marketing and outside print, web and television advertising for the Association.</li><br /> <li><strong>Guest:</strong> Ingrid Andrews from <a href="http://www.equinnovation.com/" target="_blank">equinnovation.com</a>. Ingrid Andrews is an equine business consultant who has been helping horse business owners with operating and marketing their businesses for over 15 years. She has given seminars, taught a college course on equine legal issues, has articles on many business and marketing topics published in print and online, and is also the owner of a breeding farm. You can get more information at her website, <a href="http://www.equinnovation.com/">www.equinnovation.com</a>, a great resource for equine professionals.</li><br /> <li><a href="http://www.aqha.com/showing/guidetoshowing/index.html" target="_blank">AQHA Guide to Showing with Accounting for the Arena</a>.</li><br /> <li><a href="http://www.score.org/index.html" target="_blank">SCORE - Councilers to America's Small Business</a>. Lots of good financial advice and resources for business owners on this site.</li><br /> <li>Dressage Daily's article on how "<a href="http://www.dressagedaily.com/2008/dd_200810/dd_20081017-slump.html" target="_blank">Horse Businesses Can Survive Economic Slump</a>".</li><br /></ul><br />_______________________________________<br /><br /><a href="http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/stablescoop.horseradionetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/podcasts/StableScoopEpisode12.mp3"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-524" title="listennow125" src="http://stablescoop.horseradionetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/listennow125.jpg" alt="" width="125" height="46" /></a> <a href="http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/stablescoop.horseradionetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/podcasts/StableScoopEpisode12.mp3"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-434" title="download" src="http://stablescoop.horseradionetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/download.jpg" alt="" width="145" height="46" /></a> <a href="http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=287942647"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-435" title="itune" src="http://stablescoop.horseradionetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/itune.jpg" alt="" width="125" height="46" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--
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